Episode 1: Greetings

Episode 1: Greetings

In this episode, Tamara & Kesia explain the following Dominican Spanish greetings and common responses:

  • ¿Cómo tú ‘ta? – How are you?
  • tranquilo (masculine) / tranquila (feminine) – Everything’s good, I’m relaxed
  • tranqui – Short for tranquilo or tranquila
  • ‘tamo’ cloro We’re doing good (Literal: We are bleach)
  • chévere Cool
  • qué lo que (klk) What’s up?
  • dime  tell me [what’s new] 
  • dime a ver / dímelo – tell me what’s going on
  • cuéntame /cuéntamelo  what’s new?
  • saludos – greetings, hello (when addressing a group)