Idioms and Refranes about Puerto Rico
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idioms and referenced these Puerto Ricans are big fans of saying some proverbs to teach the young a lesson or make a suggestions. Some of the most common Puerto Rican idioms or proverbs are, that means the shrimp who sleeps is taken by the current, meaning a lazy person would not get far in life because they will keep getting set back due to lack of time or effort. You must not look at the teeth of a gifted horse, meaning you shouldn't whine or judge about something that has been given to you. For instance, if you're given a teacher, you shouldn't be whining about being cheap or that isn't your style because it is a gift a when there's no bread cookies, meaning you shouldn't be picky when in times of needs, this applies not only to food, but to every aspect of life. For instance, if you need a ride but your car is broken, you shouldn't just give up, we should try and find a solution. The ones who get up early are helped by God, meaning you shouldn't be lazy and shouldn't start your task early and or in the day while being grateful of the position you're in a cada, Every piglet gets their christmas eve, meaning in christmas eve, most Puerto Ricans eat roasted pig or lechon. This proverb is about karma stating that whoever does wrong will get what they deserve to be like a blind mind guiding another. Blind man, meaning it addresses inexperienced people leading, guiding other inexperienced people