General
apero
What does apero mean?
A Dominican way to say something is cool, great, or nifty; in the same family as chévere and jevi.
"¡Qué apero está ese tenis!"
Origin
Dominican Spanish slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'apero' mean in Dominican slang?
It means cool, nifty, or awesome — a way to say something is great, in the same family as 'chévere' and 'jevi'.
How do you use 'apero'?
Use it to praise something, as in '¡qué apero está ese tenis!' — 'those sneakers are so cool!'
Is 'apero' related to the farm-tool word?
In standard Spanish 'apero' means farm gear or tackle, but the Dominican slang meaning 'cool' is a separate, unrelated use.
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