Essential Peruvian Phrases, Sayings & Idioms

Peruvian Spanish has its unique expressions. Essential phrases include “¿Qué tal?” (How are you?) and “Pata” (Friend/Buddy). A popular saying is “Estar más frío que rodilla de pinguino” (To be colder than a penguin’s knee), describing something very cold. The idiom “Estar misio” means to be broke or have no money.

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