Borinquen sayings
Here are some popular Borinquen sayings from Puerto Rico:
1. "¡Boricua, hasta en la luna!" - Puerto Rican pride, saying that Boricuas (Puerto Ricans) are everywhere, even on the moon.
2. "Dios aprieta pero no ahorca" - God squeezes but doesn't strangle, meaning that tough times will pass.
3. "Más vale tarde que nunca" - Better late than never.
4. "Pa'lante, pa'lante, pa'trás ni pa' coger impulso" - Keep moving forward, don't go back even to gain momentum.
5. "Quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta" - He who tries to do too much, accomplishes little.
6. "En la unión está la fuerza" - In unity there is strength.
7. "El que no llora, no mama" - If you don't cry, you won't get fed, meaning you have to speak up for what you want.
8. "A mal tiempo, buena cara" - In bad times, put on a good face, meaning to stay positive in difficult situations.
9. "Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente" - The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away by the current, meaning you need to stay alert and proactive.
10. "Barriga llena, corazón contento" - Full belly, happy heart, emphasizing the importance of food and satisfaction.
Above is Borinquen sayings.