Here is another Puerto Rican Spanish phrase commonly used on the island: caer como bomba. This illustration is featured in the book Speaking Boricua that you can preview here.
Puerto Rican Spanish Phrase: CAERLE COMO BOMBA
• Literal translation:
like a bomb
• Meaning:
to not go over well, to not get along with; not good or pleasant (can be in reference to a person, to food or an issue).
• Example:
“La maestra de química me cae como bomba” / “El almuerzo me cayó como bomba”
Hay otro tipo aqui que se llama Christopher (al igual que yo) y me cae Como bomba.
— Aley (@Mr_Reid1208) July 20, 2014
Que rico es el ajo,lastima que te cae como bomba
— Rambo#5 (@VoladaHeredia) July 21, 2014
Check out these other Puerto Rican Spanish Slang Expressions articles.
