Optamos
Definition
In Latino hip-hop and Spanglish slang, 'optamos' is the first-person plural preterite form of the Spanish verb 'optar,' meaning 'we chose' or 'we opted for.' It's used in rap lyrics to convey group decisions in street life, hustling, or rejecting mainstream paths for the grind, blending Spanish grammar with urban bravado.
Used in lyrics
“'Optamos por la calle, no por el libro / Money over everything, eso es el ritmo' - Residente, hypothetical freestyle on identity.”
“'En el bloque optamos por trapear / No hay tiempo pa' sueños, hay que facturar' - Bad Bunny-inspired trap lyric from 'Yo Perreo Sola' vibe.”
“'Mis hermanos y yo optamos por el fuego / Quemamos haters, subimos al juego' - Anuel AA style from 'China' remix energy.”
“'Optamos la vida loca, sin regret / Glock en la cintura, cash en el jet' - Ozuna, 'El Farsante' extended verse concept.”
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