General
guachimán
What does guachimán mean?
A watchman or security guard; a classic Dominican Anglicism.
"El guachimán del edificio nos abrió el portón."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; Anglicism from English 'watchman'.
Frequently asked questions
What does guachimán mean?
It means a watchman or security guard.
Where does guachimán come from?
It's a Dominican Anglicism, a Spanish-spelled version of the English word 'watchman'.
Is guachimán used outside the Dominican Republic?
Yes, similar Spanglish forms are heard in other parts of the Caribbean and Central America too.
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