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What does «pana» mean in Dominican Spanish?
pana
friend, buddy
| Meaning | friend, buddy |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | amigo |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Ese es mi pana desde la escuela.»
He has been my buddy since school.
Common all over the Caribbean. «Panita» is more affectionate.
Related Dominican words
- mi helmano / mi helmana — bro, sis
- mi loco — hey man, dude
- compai — buddy, pal
- jevo / jeva — boyfriend / girlfriend
- compai — close family friend
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