¡A Reír! Funny Nicaraguan Phrases & Sayings

Nicaraguan expressions are both funny and unique. “Ser una trastada” (To be a dish-washing) means to be a mess or disaster. “Andar como perro en canoa” (To walk like a dog in a canoe) describes someone who’s unstable or clumsy. And if you’re told “¡No seas zopilote!”, they’re calling you an opportunist, not a vulture!

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