In Spanish slang, 'pilón' is commonly used in Caribbean countries like Cuba and the Dominican Republic to refer to something extra given for free, similar to a 'bonus' or 'lagniappe'. It can also refer to a small gift or extra amount added as a kind of thank you.
Examples
- Spanish: El vendedor me dio un pilón de plátanos cuando compré una docena.
- English: The seller gave me a 'pilón' of bananas when I bought a dozen.