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What does «el sereno» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el sereno
the night damp
| Meaning | the night damp |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | humedad de la noche |
| Register | Neutral |
«En la noche cae mucho sereno.»
At night a lot of damp night air comes down.
The cold damp of the night air. «Coger sereno» is being out in it, and popular belief says it makes you sick.
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