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The Slang of Classic Salsa: Words That Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades Brought to the World
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Add a word/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "BOHR" (as in "boat")/
Meaning
In Caribbean and tropical music, "sabor" isn't just taste: it's the unique way a musician or dancer interprets a rhythm with soul, personal timing, and identity. An orchestra "tiene sabor" when their playing has personal swing, and a dancer "tiene sabor" when their steps flow naturally and flavorfully. The word shows up in salsa, merengue, bachata, and guaracha, and it's the highest compliment in any of those genres.
Examples
“This orchestra has a sabor you don't forget.”
“She dances with real flavor.”
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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "BOHR" (as in "boat")/
Meaning
In Caribbean and tropical music, "sabor" isn't just taste: it's the unique way a musician or dancer interprets a rhythm with soul, personal timing, and identity. An orchestra "tiene sabor" when their playing has personal swing, and a dancer "tiene sabor" when their steps flow naturally and flavorfully. The word shows up in salsa, merengue, bachata, and guaracha, and it's the highest compliment in any of those genres.
Examples
“This orchestra has a sabor you don't forget.”
“She dances with real flavor.”
Regional synonyms
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