Salvadoran Spanish features proverbs that often relate to daily life and local wisdom. “Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente” (The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current) warns against laziness. “Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres” (Tell me who you hang out with and I’ll tell you who you are) emphasizes the influence of one’s social circle. “No hay mal que dure cien años, ni cuerpo que lo resista” (There’s no evil that lasts a hundred years, nor body that can endure it) offers hope in difficult times.
Unusual Proverbs in Salvadoran Spanish
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