Sanduga, does anyone know the meaning of this''?

Question

I was listening to a song by the artist Lila Downs, and she has a song called Sanduga. I don't know what it means and I looked it up online, I think it might be Oaxacan slang for something, but i would really like to know the meaning so that the song makes some sense to me when i listen to it. If anyone can help me, that would be great! Thanks.

Answer 1

La correcta traducción de la palabra sandunga, de su lengua madre zapoteca, significa mujer alegre, salerosa y bailadora; en fin, es así como los hombres definen a las mujeres de esta región tropical, que bailan con donaire esta canción, la cual enchina la piel cuando la escuchamos fuera de nuestra tierra y hasta llora.

¡Qué bonito zuza! ¡Gracias! - margaretbl, OCT 31, 2010

¡Bienvenida al foro! - margaretbl, OCT 31, 2010

¡Qué sentimental! La significacíon de "enchina la piel" in el diccionario de SD dice que enchinar = curl, entonces "curl the skin" literalmente. En inglés ¿es similar a "cause goosebumps, (or goose-flesh)? - sagiia, OCT 31, 2010

Answer 2

Sandunga.- feminine, charm | wit | party | typical Mexican dance with a beautiful hand embroidered dress. This is the definition , used in Mexico especially in El Istmo de Tehuantepec region. I hope this could help you.

Answer 3

After I posted my comment I saw your reply to Mickey. I'm glad to find some one who is willing to share their knowledge. Very insightful & well written.

Answer 4

The closest I could get in my little reference library was 'sanducero' , an adjective retaining to the city& district of Payasandu' Uruguay. It is possible sanduga is a variation of the adj. that is used primarily in Uruguay. Hope this helps, Jerry

Answer 5

I think that Sandunga is a slang word, I am not sure what spanish country uses it. It may well mean something like "azucar" the word that Celiz Cruz used to say in her songs.

Answer 6

I believe it's a name.