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Bandera de Cuba

/ji-ri-BI-ya/

In Cuba, a special grace, charm, or spark that makes someone particularly attractive or entertaining. The Cuban 'je ne sais quoi' — that ineffable quality that makes someone impossible to ignore.

Example

"That singer has so much charisma on stage."

"With her spark she gets everyone laughing."

Regional synonyms:

Salida con amigos para pasar el rato, hacer algo divertido o simplemente estar juntos. Del inglés 'hang out', es central en la cultura social puertorriqueña.