General
afincar
What does afincar mean?
To press up close to someone until you're body to body, especially while dancing.
"Se afincó con ella en pleno perreo."
Origin
Puerto Rican Spanish; from 'afincar' (to press down).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'afincar' mean in Puerto Rican slang?
It means to press up close against someone body to body, especially while dancing reggaeton or perreo.
Is 'afincarse' a dance move?
Not a named move, but it describes getting up close and grinding while dancing, so it's closely tied to perreo.
Where does 'afincar' come from?
From the standard Spanish 'afincar' meaning to press down or settle firmly, repurposed as dance-floor slang in Puerto Rico.
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