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What does «papelero / papelera» mean in Dominican Spanish?
papelero / papelera
two-faced
| Meaning | two-faced |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | hipócrita, falso |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Ese e' papelero con el jefe.»
That guy is two-faced with the boss.
Someone who puts on a show to please whoever is useful. From «papel», the role you play.
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