noun
General Slang
concho
KOHN-choh · noun · informal
Shared route taxi (DR)
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A shared taxi or minibus running a fixed route — the backbone of Dominican city transit.
“Cojo un concho hasta el centro por poco dinero.”
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concho In A Sentence
Cojo un concho hasta el centro por poco dinero.
Origin & Usage
Dominican Spanish, of uncertain origin.
People Also Ask
What is a 'concho' in the Dominican Republic?
It's a shared taxi or car that runs a fixed route, picking up multiple passengers along the way — a cheap backbone of city transit.
How does a concho work?
You flag one down along its route, squeeze in with other riders, and pay a small fixed fare to get dropped anywhere along the way.
Is a concho the same as a regular taxi?
No. A regular taxi is private and pricier; a concho is shared with strangers on a set route and much cheaper.
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