¡A Reír! Funny Puerto Rican Phrases & Sayings

Puerto Rican Spanish is full of unique and humorous phrases. “Estar en las papas” (To be in the potatoes) means to be distracted. “Meter la pata” (To put in the leg) means to make a mistake. And if someone tells you “¡Wepa!”, don’t be confused – it’s just an expression of excitement or approval!

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