ProverbsFriends & family
You don’t get to pick your family.
- How to say it
- u·no no es·co·ge a los pa·rien·tes
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More sayings: Friends & family
- Ser amigo es ser yo mismo con distinto pellejo.A true friend is like another self.
- Que cada palo aguante su vela.Everyone carries their own responsibility.
- Que cada mono agarre su rama.Everyone fend for themselves; sort out your own business.
- Solo hay una madre.You only have one mom: look after her.
- Saludar y agradecer, nada malo puede tener.Greeting people and saying thanks never hurt anyone. Very Tico manners.
- Estar en el tamalTo be in the know, part of what’s going on.