meaning of terms in the DR
I wonder if someone could help make something clearer for me.
It seems that words that are used (in spanish) have different meanings and uses in different latin-american countries. In the Dr, what is the meaning/usage of the term novia/novio? Is it the same as girlfriend/boyfriend or does it have a 'deeper' meaning? In some countries it appears to be used when a couple is engaged or close to being engaged. In others, it is used just in a simple girlfriend/boyfriend context. What is the usage in the DR? What are the terms used for the 'progression' of friendship between male and female?
eg--friends=amiga/amigo
girlfriend/boyfriend=?
more serious gf/bf=?
engaged or close to it=?
All input would be appreciated. When asking different Spanish speaking people from different origins, the different meanings are astounding. I would like to know the Dominican meanings.
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