What does «carimba» mean in Spanish?
- A sign that was placed on African slaves with a red-hot iron. This mark certified the legal introduction to the New World and the ownership by the slaveholders.
Examples of use in Spanish: "carimba era la marca de los esclavos en el Buenos Aires colonial".
"la humillante y terrible marca de la carimba a los esclavos africanos traídos al Nuevo Mundo".
- Hot iron branding on animals using the carimbo.
- Musical instrument. See calimba or kalimba.
- (¡carimba!) Interjection that denotes displeasure or displeasure.
♦ Used in: Cuba
Examples of use in Spanish: "¡carimba! creo que me corté".