Dominican Spanish 101: Bilingual Dictionary and Phrasebook for Spanish Learners and Travelers to the Dominican Republic

What is unique about Spanish spoken in the Dominican Republic?

Why do Spanish speakers from other countries sometimes struggle to understand Dominican Spanish speakers?

The truth is that Dominican Spanish is different from what you learned in your Spanish courses.

And it’s not just a thick accent or jerga (slang). There are literally hundreds of words and phrases you'll only hear from Dominican Spanish speakers. This is due to the history of the country, its distinct culture, and the indigenous, Spanish, Asian, and American influences on this Caribbean nation.

This guide gives you insight into 200+ uniquely Dominican Spanish words and expressions, along with definitions and in-context examples in both English and Spanish.

Don't step foot in Santo Domingo or Punta Cana without this book.

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Without my Dominican Spanish book, I would have been lost when I relocated to DR. I use it every day to look up a word that I hear and I can find it there.
- Kayla Rodriguez