Famous Costa Rican sayings that have withstood the test of time

  • Al perro flaco se le pegan las pulgas – The weakest or defenseless person always gets the blame.
  • Jalarse un pollada – to do someone a favor
  • Le dieron los veinte – Your girlfriend broke up with you.
  • Me fui de pollo – to let yourself be tricked or deceived by someone
  • No pica le leña ni presta el hacha – someone who will not help or let anyone else help
  • No se deje meter diez con hueco – Don’t be stupid or let someone make a fool out of you.
  • No sea zompopo o sonajas – Don’t be stupid
  • Salir como semilla de guaba – to go or move fast
  • Sigue Petra con calentura – to continue being stubborn or obstinate