Although relationships sometimes have bumpy or uncertain moments, once these pass, then the relationship will return to its original course. Phrase used to give hope to people that are passing through a rough moment.
Ladrón que roba a ladrón, merece el perdón
Give him a taste of his own medicine, what comes around goes around. Since a thief causes problems for other people, the person that steals from the thief deserves not to be blamed. The blame falls on the original thief.
La yerba mala nunca se muere
A tiger doesn’t change its stripes. A person never inherently changes who they are, once a criminal always a criminal.
La venganza nunca es buena, mata el alma y la envenena
Revenge is an emotion that never has a positive outcome
La última la paga el diablo
After being worn out paying all your bills, this is the phrase you would say. It basically means that the last bill can go to hell.
La tercera es la vencida
Three’s a charm. Don’t give up because often the first couple attempts may fail but then the third attempt will be a success.
La suerte de la fea la bonita la desea
This phrase highlights that each person sees advantages in others and wants them, without realizing that they themselves hold advantages over those same people, wanted by them. For example, in this phrase the ugly girl wants to be pretty, but the pretty girl wants to be lucky.
La soga rompe por lo más delgado
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In any type of team work, the weakest member of the group (whether it be physical strength, patience, intelligence) is the one that defines the level of ability of the group.
Los trapos sucios se lavan en casa
Any family problems should be handled in private and not shared with neighbors, friends, etc.
La práctica hace milagros
Practice makes perfect. By practicing, a person will excel in his/her chosen area.
La práctica hace el maestro
Practice makes perfect. By practicing a person can achieve a high level of expertise that would not otherwise be possible.
La necesidad es la madre de la invención
Necessity is the mother of invention. People are always motivated more to invent something, when there is a need to fill.
La mujer es como el espejo, si se toca mucho se empaña
Wisdom given to make sure that a woman protects her image.
La muerte es lo único seguro que tenemos en la vida
As sure as death and taxes. Phrase that highlights how uncertain the future can be, and that unexpected (negative) things happen all the time.
La mona, aunque se vista de seda, mona se queda
You can dress something up or cover it with a disguise but that will not hide the essence of what it really is.
La mejor palabra es la que no se dice
Often, the best way to communicate a person’s emotions (whether anger, happiness, etc.) is to not say anything at all.
La luna no es de queso ni se come con melao
Not as easy as it looks. Something may look simple, but it is actually complicated or involved.
La ley entra por la casa
Lead by example, Actions speak louder than words. It is better to be an example for people, showing them how to act, than for you to tell them how they should act and living your life differently.
La ley de Dios no tiene trampa
You get what you deserve. Since God never makes mistakes, whatever happens to you is something that you deserved.
La lengua es arma de doble filo
It is possible to influence people positively through one’s words, but at the same time it is just as easy to cause problems by speaking negatively.
La lengua es arma de dos filos
It is possible to influence people positively through one’s words, but at the same time it is just as easy to cause problems by speaking negatively.
La ignorancia es atrevida
Being ignorant of the dangers involved in an action, people sometimes move forward with their plans. If they were more aware of the dangers, they would not have pushed forward.
La gota que colmó la copa
The straw that broke the camel’s back.
La gallina vieja da buen caldo
Just because a woman is older does not mean that the sex is not good. In fact, it may be better because she has experience in the matter.
La fiebre no está en la sábana, está en el enfermo
Look for the cause of the problem where it is. In this example, look for the disease by studying the sick person, not by reviewing their bed sheets (that have nothing to do with it).
La fe mueve montañas
Faith will move mountains. Having faith in someone or something is such a strong power that it can achieve impossible events, such as moving mountains.
La envidia es una mala consejera
The envy that someone has for others can push them to do something unethical in an attempt to achieve the same level as the other people.
La curiosidad mató al gato
Curiosity killed the cat. Being curious about people and situations can sometimes get you in trouble.
La culpa es tan fea que nadie quiere cargar con ella
No one ever takes the blame. People don’t stand up and admit when they’re wrong.
La cuestión no es llegar, sino quedarse
What is important is not to obtain something, but to show how well you can use it. For example, getting a job is not what is important, however working well and showing your expertise.