General
becario
What does becario mean?
Literally 'scholarship holder', but jokingly used to offer to cover the bill — 'this one's on me'.
"Tranquilo, hoy yo soy el becario."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; ironic use of 'becario'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'becario' mean in Dominican slang?
Jokingly, it means the person picking up the tab — 'today I'm the becario' means 'this one's on me'.
What does 'becario' literally mean?
In standard Spanish a 'becario' is a scholarship holder or intern; Dominicans flip it ironically to mean the one who pays.
How do you use 'becario' as slang?
You say 'hoy yo soy el becario' when offering to cover the bill for friends as a lighthearted joke.
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