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soy la pura verdura

A colloquial phrase from Mexico, 'soy la pura verdura' is used to express the idea of being good, healthy, or innocent. It can be used to refer to oneself or others, and it roughly translates to 'I am pure health' or 'I am pure innocence'.

Examples

  • Spanish: 'No te preocupes por mí, mamá, soy la pura verdura'.
  • English: 'Don't worry about me, mom, I am pure health (or innocence)'.

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