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What does «majar» mean in Dominican Spanish?
majar
to mash
| Meaning | to mash |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | machacar, aplastar |
| Register | Neutral |
«Maja el plátano con un chin del agua.»
Mash the plantain with a bit of the water.
What you do to the plantain for mangú, with a masher or a fork.
Related Dominican words
- el caldero — the heavy pot
- el sazón — seasoning; a knack for cooking
- el ají cubanela — cubanelle pepper
- el fogón — the wood or coal stove
- guayar — to grate
- la olla de presión — the pressure cooker
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