noun
General Slang
almendrón
ahl-men-DROHN · noun · slang
A vintage American car used as a taxi (Cuba)
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Definitions
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One of Havana's classic 1950s American cars, often serving as a shared taxi.
“Cogimos un almendrón por el Malecón.”
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almendrón In A Sentence
Cogimos un almendrón por el Malecón.
Origin & Usage
Cuban Spanish; from 'almendra' (almond) for the car's shape.
Variants
almendrones
People Also Ask
What is an 'almendrón' in Cuba?
It's one of the classic 1950s American cars in Havana, often used as a shared, fixed-route taxi.
Why is it called 'almendrón'?
The name comes from 'almendra' (almond), a nod to the rounded, almond-like shape of the old cars.
How do you ride an almendrón?
You flag one down along its route and share it with other passengers, paying a fixed fare.
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