Peor es Nada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peor es Nada
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 Peor es Nada
Location in Chile
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| Country |  Chile |
| Region |  O'Higgins |
| Province |  Colchagua |
| Commune | Chimbarongo |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,900 |
| Demonym(s) | peoresnadinos (-as) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
Peor es Nada is a small rural area in Chile. Its name means "Worse is Nothing" in Spanish. It is located in the Chimbarongo commune, which is part of the Colchagua Province in the O'Higgins Region.
This area is mostly countryside, and many people there work in farming. They grow fruits like pears and apples, especially on a large farm called San Ignacio. However, a new project, the Convento Viejo Reservoir, is being built nearby. This reservoir might flood some of the farming areas, which could affect how people earn a living there.
Why is it called Peor es Nada?
The interesting name of Peor es Nada comes from a story that happened a long time ago, in the 1800s. It's about a family who owned a very large farm. The family was led by Agustín Sánchez and Juana Ibarra.
When Agustín and Juana passed away, their land was divided among their children. Their youngest daughter, Eulalia Sánchez Echegaray, was born in 1928. When she found out which part of the land she would inherit, she was quite disappointed. She had hoped for a bigger share.
With a sigh, she said, "Peor es nada," meaning "Better than nothing" or "Worse is nothing." This phrase stuck with the local people. Over the years, this story was told again and again. Eventually, when road signs were put up, the authorities decided to use this unique name for the town.
A famous name
Because of its unusual name, Peor es Nada has been featured in news reports around the world. Many tourists find the road signs with the town's name very interesting. They often stop to take pictures of them. These photos are then shared on websites like Flickr and Facebook.
See also
In Spanish: Peor es Nada para niños
