This Spanish phrase is used to describe a situation where things go from bad to worse. The phrase literally translates to 'from Guatemala to Guataworse', using a play on words ('peor' means 'worse' in Spanish) to suggest a worsening situation.
Examples
- Spanish: Pensé que cambiar de trabajo sería mejor, pero resultó ser de Guatemala a guatapeor.
- English: I thought changing jobs would be better, but it turned out to go from bad to worse.