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What does «revejío / revejía» mean in Dominican Spanish?
revejío / revejía
stunted, small for his age
| Meaning | stunted, small for his age |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | raquítico, poco desarrollado |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Ese muchacho ta revejío pa' su edad.»
That boy is small for his age.
Someone whose body did not grow with the years. It is said plainly, but it stings.
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- hablador / habladora — a big talker
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