Puerto Rican sayings, expressions, and turns of phrase that make more sense once someone explains the story behind them.
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- Coger de pendejo
To be deceived, exploited, or treated like an idiot. It also describes someone trying to make a fool of you. …
- La de los pastores
An expression meaning that a major commotion, conflict, or chaotic situation broke out. “All hell broke loose” or “the shit hit the fan.”
- La madre de los tomates
An expression for something enormous, intense, or out of control—often a chaotic situation. The literal words (“the mother of the tomatoes”) do not convey its…
- Marrayo parta
An exclamation of frustration, anger, surprise, joy, or admiration—basically useful for everything. Depending on the audience, it may sound vulgar or genuinely…
- Ni puta idea
A vulgar way to say that you do not have the slightest idea. It is often abbreviated NPI. “No fucking clue” or “NFI” (“no fucking idea”). Obvio.
- Se comió un Tatín
An expression for someone acting like a clown—trying too hard to be funny, making a fool of themselves, or carrying the joke too far. …