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Home » Words » padre Gatíca, predica y no practica

padre Gatíca, predica y no practica

This slang term is used to describe someone who gives advice or lectures about good behavior but does not follow these principles themselves. It is similar to the English phrase 'Do as I say, not as I do'.

Examples

  • Spanish: No me gusta cuando Juan me dice que debería estudiar más, él es un padre Gatíca, predica y no practica.
  • English: I don't like when Juan tells me I should study more, he's a 'padre Gatíca, predica y no practica', he preaches but doesn't practice.

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