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"Pernil" is a noun which is often translated as "upper leg", and "bachata" is a noun which is often translated as "bachata". Learn more about the difference between "pernil" and "bachata" below.
el pernil(
pehr
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neel
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (culinary)
a. leg
Para hacer asados, prefiero el pernil a la paletilla.I prefer leg rather than shoulder for roasting.
3. (clothing)
a. leg
La costurera retiró los alfileres y cosió el bajo del pernil derecho del pantalón.The dressmaker removed the pins and shortened the right pant leg.
la bachata(
bah
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chah
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (dance)
a. bachata
Los bailes latinos como el merengue y la bachata son muy difíciles para mí.Latin dances like the merengue and bachata are too hard for me.
3. (celebration) (Dominican Republic) (Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. revelry
Mis amigos y familiares se unieron a la bachata para celebrar mis 50 años de vida.Family and friends joined the revelry to celebrate my 50th birthday.
b. spree
La bachata duró hasta las 4 am, cuando la policía hizo una redada en la casa.The spree lasted until 4 am, when the police raided in the house.
c. binge
Anoche tuvimos una bachata y ahora estoy cansado y tengo resaca.Last night we had a binge and now I'm tired and hungover.
