General
jeva
What does jeva mean?
A Caribbean term for a young woman or one's girlfriend; the masculine 'jevo' means a young man or boyfriend. Used in Cuba, PR, DR, Venezuela and Colombia.
"María es la jeva de Luis."
Origin
Caribbean Spanish, of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jeva' mean?
It's a Caribbean term for a young woman or one's girlfriend; the masculine form 'jevo' means a young man or boyfriend.
Where is 'jeva' used?
Across the Caribbean and nearby countries — Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Colombia.
Is 'jeva' rude?
It's casual and informal but not vulgar; it's an everyday word for a girl or girlfriend.
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