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What does «tener labia» mean in Dominican Spanish?
tener labia
to have the gift of gab
| Meaning | to have the gift of gab |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | saber convencer hablando |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Ese tíguere tiene una labia tremenda.»
That guy has serious gift of gab.
The ability to convince or charm by talking. Admired and mistrusted at the same time.
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- allá tú — suit yourself
- anda pal diablo — get out of here!
- bacano / vacano — awesome, cool
- bregar — to deal with, to handle
- bultero / bultera — all talk, a big mouth
- buscársela — to hustle, to get by
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