“Guallar la yuca”
Literal translation: to grate the yuca root. Yuca (cassava) was widely used by the Taino indians (native inhabitants of Hispaniola Island which they called Quisqueya). It continues to be a staple of the Dominican diet, eaten boiled, fried and in bread form. Meaning: to work hard Significado: trabajar duro, esforzarse Use: colloquial