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Yola
/Sounds like "YOH" (as in "yoke") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
A rickety boat used to attempt the dangerous crossing of the Mona Channel between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The yola represents the desperate hope of migration, thousands risk their lives on these makeshift vessels seeking a better future.
“Su primo llegó en yola hace tres años y ya tiene su negocio.”
“His cousin arrived by boat three years ago and already has his own business.”
“Many leave on these makeshift boats at night so they won't be spotted.”
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Yola
/Sounds like "YOH" (as in "yoke") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
A rickety boat used to attempt the dangerous crossing of the Mona Channel between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The yola represents the desperate hope of migration, thousands risk their lives on these makeshift vessels seeking a better future.
“Su primo llegó en yola hace tres años y ya tiene su negocio.”
“His cousin arrived by boat three years ago and already has his own business.”
“Many leave on these makeshift boats at night so they won't be spotted.”
Manilazo
A quick, sharp smack or slap delivered with the palm or back of the hand. In Mexico and Central America, a manilazo can be disciplinary, playful, or genuinely aggressive depending on who is giving it and why.