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What does «la pela» mean in Dominican Spanish?
la pela
a spanking; a thrashing
| Meaning | a spanking; a thrashing |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | la paliza, el castigo |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Si tu mamá se entera, te dan una pela.»
If your mom finds out, you're in for it.
A spanking, much debated these days. Also used in sport: «nos dieron una pela» = they thrashed us.
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