noun General Slang

esquimalito

es-kee-mah-LEE-toh · noun · informal

A homemade popsicle / frozen treat.

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Dominican slang for a frozen ice or popsicle treat, often homemade and sold in a bag.

“Con este calor me comería un esquimalito.”
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esquimalito In A Sentence

Con este calor me comería un esquimalito.

Origin & Usage

Dominican Spanish.

Variants esquimalitos

People Also Ask

What is an esquimalito?

It's a Dominican frozen treat — a homemade popsicle or ice, often frozen in a small bag and sold cheaply.

Where does the word esquimalito come from?

It's Dominican Spanish; the name evokes 'esquimal' (Eskimo), tied to the idea of something icy cold.

How do you eat an esquimalito?

You typically bite the corner of the bag and squeeze the frozen treat up as it melts.

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