Cibao (en. Cibao)

/siˈβao/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Geographical region of the Dominican Republic.
The Cibao is famous for its mountainous landscapes.
El Cibao es famoso por sus paisajes montañosos.
Productive area where various agricultural products are cultivated.
The rice from the Cibao is of high quality.
El arroz del Cibao es de alta calidad.
One of the most important regions of the country due to its agricultural economy.
The Cibao greatly contributes to the agricultural GDP of the Dominican Republic.
El Cibao aporta grandemente al PIB agrícola de la República Dominicana.

Etymology

The term 'Cibao' comes from the Taíno word 'cibao', which means 'place of water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cibao
Mountainous region in the north of the Dominican Republic.
Cibao
cibaeño flavor
Typical flavor of the Cibao region.
sabor cibaeño
I live in the Cibao
Expression that indicates residence in the Cibao region.
vivo en el Cibao

Related Words

santiago
Important city in the Cibao region.
santiago
espinal
Name of a river that crosses the Cibao.
espinal
tío
Term used to refer to friends or family in the Cibao.
tío

Slang Meanings

Kid from the Cibao
That kid from the Cibao always brings good humor.
Ese chico del Cibao siempre trae buen humor.
Cibaeno
I'm from Cibaeno and I love my region.
Soy cibaeno y me encanta mi región.