Dominican street smarts — that survival instinct and cunning intelligence used to navigate daily life and get ahead. It's the art of being clever, resourceful, and always one step ahead.

A close friend, a trusted buddy you can count on for anything in Venezuela and Ecuador. It's the most common and affectionate way to refer to your people — that inner circle who are basically family.

A tiny bit, a small amount in the Dominican Republic. The most-used diminutive of quantity on the island when you need to ask for something without overdoing it, with that Caribbean touch that softens everything.

A Dominican music genre with fast, catchy beats that force your hips to move. It's reggaetón's hyped-up cousin and it's taking over every party in the Caribbean.