![]() Más ven cuatro ojos que dos - Two heads are better than one It’s more than just “putting on a brave face” or “keeping a stiff upper lip.” It’s an attitude of hope and optimism because you can always change your attitude, even when you can’t change the environment. The expression talks about the attitude a person should have in the face of adversity. A mal tiempo, buena cara - When life gives you lemons, make lemonade The evil you do to others will ultimately be your undoing. Like the previous expression, it underscores the strong belief in Spanish cultures that ultimately, justice will be served-through divine intervention or otherwise. El que la hace, la paga - What goes around comes aroundĬorrupt politicians, scrupulous businessmen, greedy corporations, unfaithful partners-these are the types of people you might use this phrase to describe. It’s essentially about bad behavior being punished eventually, or “you reap what you sow” in English. It’s like saying, “Every turkey has her Thanksgiving.” A family would kill one to three pigs to store enough food for the winter. Martin of Tours-a traditional slaughter of pigs that happens in different villages in Spain.Īlso known as “ La Matanza” (the slaughter), this time of the year is perfect for curing meat as the first frost arrives. Literally: Every pig has her Saint Martin Since vida is feminine, the adjective is feminine. Since año is masculine, the adjective that describes it is masculine too. “New” is used in both its male singular form (nuevo) and the female form (nueva). “Año nuevo, vida nueva” is a great example of how the different parts of speech in Spanish must agree with each other in gender and number. ![]() Año nuevo, vida nueva - New year, new meĪs in English, this Spanish saying is mostly used around the new year. (Download) Spanish Sayings You Need to Know 1. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. ![]() ![]() They reflect where a culture has been and allow the inquiring language learner a deeper appreciation of the language.Īnd beyond the moral and cultural lessons taught, sayings are perfectly structured insights and are therefore a great way to learn new vocabulary and Spanish grammar. Sayings are a culture’s way of passing distilled wisdom to the next generation. And in Spanish, we’ve got plenty of colorful and insightful ones. Learning a language will never be complete without diving into the wonderful world of sayings. Janu27 Spanish Sayings to Express Yourself Like a Native Speaker ![]()
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