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Home » Words » quieto prieto

quieto prieto

A colloquial phrase used in some Latin American countries, especially in Mexico, which is often used to tell someone to calm down, relax, or stop what they are doing. 'Prieto' is a term used to refer to a person with dark skin or dark features, but in this slang term, it does not necessarily refer to someone's physical features.

Examples

  • Spanish: 'Quieto prieto', no te alteres, todo estará bien.
  • English: 'Easy there, buddy', don't get upset, everything will be okay.

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