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What does «lo teni» mean in Dominican Spanish?
lo teni
the sneakers
| Meaning | the sneakers |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | las zapatillas deportivas |
| Register | Neutral |
«Uno lo teni blanco bien limpio.»
A pair of spotless white sneakers.
Never «zapatillas», which would mean something else in the DR. And clean tenis are a serious matter.
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