Spanish - Mexico - Nahua
Camarones que se duermen se los lleva la corriente.
Shrimp that sleep are carried away by the current.
Meaning
A person who is careless or inactive may miss opportunity.
Literal translation
Sleeping shrimp are taken by the current.
Usage example
No te duermas; camaron que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente.
Do not sleep; the shrimp that sleeps is carried by the current.
Cultural context
Used to encourage alertness and action.