The 90 most popular Argentine sayings (and their meaning)

Popular sayings or sayings are a fun way to learn more about the culture of a country, because they mark the way in which its inhabitants interpret life and how coincidences can affect day-to-day life. In addition, it is a way of telling stories in a very short way, as there may be anecdotes behind each saying. In Argentina, there are various sayings about everyday events that are still valid today. Including personal relationships, experiences, care, virtues and responsibilities.

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Great proverbs and sayings of Argentina

Next we will show a compilation with the best popular Argentine sayings and their use so that you can get to know this culture a little more closely.

1. Pan con pan: zonzos food.

It refers to the desire of people to eat or do the same thing. It is a criticism of the comfort zone.

2. Each pig gets its San Martín.

Sooner or later we must account for our actions.

3. The house with good foundation is not afraid of any wind.

Talk about how if a person has a clear conscience, he has nothing to fear.

4. Love and fortunately no resistance.

Relationships need both love and financial stability.

5. Even the ugly beautifies desire.

He explains that people in need of love fall into any embrace.

6. In the short or long, there is no matrero that does not fall.

A saying that speaks of how justice takes care of thieves.

7. A drunk or womanizer, do not give money.

He recommends us to be careful around untrustworthy people.

8. They call him Zapata, if he doesn't win the tie.

A phrase to refer to those who do not admit a loss.

9. The tree must be straightened from a young age.

It shows us the importance of good parenting in childhood.

10. A slow ass, crazy muleteer.

Lazy people are not worthy of any job.

11. Where you eat you don't shit.

Never speak ill of those who shake your hand.

12. To the punches.

It is used before acting impulsively.

13. Who has a store, who takes care of it (and if not, sell it)

We must take care of what we have, otherwise we can lose it. It is also taken as a warning to those who neglect their relationship.

14. Words are taken by the wind.

Things must be in writing, so that they are recorded.

15. Each one talks about the fair according to what he is doing in it.

People count things according to their convenience.

16. A fine drinker, after milk, he came.

Even refined people can enjoy simple things.

17. There are no two without three.

There is no action that does not have a consequence.

18. Monkey dad with green bananas!

It is used as a mockery of people who only want to wear luxury things.

19. Sleeping crocodile is wallet.

A warning about missing opportunities.

20. Crazy people must always be right.

Don't waste your time arguing with irrational people.

21. The one who is born pot-bellied is the one who is girdled.

Reference to the fact that truths cannot be hidden.

22. A bad bed mattress of wine.

A 'tip' about easing the penalties with wine, if you have a bad night.

23. Tell me who you dream of and I'll tell you who you don't sleep with.

A sign for those who believe they are unfaithful.

24. Who gave you a candle at this funeral?

People are told that they get into someone else's trouble.

25. To each one of God the cold as he is dressed.

It refers to the fact that each person suffers from his perspective.

26. When the cat is not there, the mice dance.

A saying about young people who rebel in the absence of their parents.

27. A god begging and with the hammer giving.

A way to express yourself about working hard to achieve a goal.

28. Old woman love, jealousy and complaints.

Possible destination for those who do not know their partner.

29. God punishes without whip or whip.

We all go through trouble, no matter who we are.

30. Luckily you have to help her.

Our effort is what guarantees our luck.

31. Good leisure, bad business.

Another saying that alerts us to the dangers of vices.

32. The donkey in front so he doesn't get scared.

A criticism of those people who always want to be above others.

33. He who does not limp, limps.

It teaches us that no one is perfect, everyone has a flaw.

34. Before you get married, watch what you do.

Before an eternal commitment, we must meet our partner.

35. What does not kill you, get you fat.

A reference on the dangers of overeating.

36. Wallet kills gallant.

It arises because people with money tend to attract more than attractive people.

37. God raises them and the wind piles them up.

It is said when there is a somewhat problematic group of friends.

38. In old age... smallpox.

A way to determine the behavior of the elderly.

39. Better skill than strength.

Cunning plays a huge role in success.

40. It is pure peak syrup.

A person is told that they are only telling lies or exaggerating the facts.

41. Be the last apricot in the jar.

It is used to refer to the people who are left last in something.

42. She gave him a stick for mate.

A saying to refer to scams.

43. Toasted sorrel, before dead than tired.

A compliment to this breed of horse, which is known for being of high quality.

44. Chupá just, what other pays ...

It can be used as a criticism towards an interested person or as a mockery towards a person who invites.

45. Absence and forgetfulness always go hand in hand.

The only way to get over a person is for them to disappear from your life.

46. To the past... stepped on.

The things that happened are in the past. It's never good to bring them back.

47. A hard bread, acute tooth.

It refers to the fact that you have to have good teeth to eat everything and a good attitude to face things.

48. Better trot that lasts and not gallop that tires.

This invites us to be cautious with our actions.

49. He who does not love you, mocking you, slanders you.

Be careful with those who say they love you, because it can be a false affection.

50. God is everywhere, but he attends in Buenos Aires.

An allegory to the magnificence of the capital of Argentina.

51. Better known bad than good to know.

Be careful not to fall for the unknown promises of new things.

52. Nobody beats me in modesty.

An ironic phrase about the pride that characterizes Argentines.

53. A willingly dancing little is necessary.

He tells us that when there is a good disposition, things can be achieved.

54. Do not look for the fifth leg of the cat.

Don't make things bigger than they really are.

55. What begins badly ends badly.

A prophecy that always comes true. So have good deeds.

56. Where drinking enters, knowledge comes out.

Drunk people lose common sense.

57. Where two enter, three can enter.

A good gathering always has room for more guests.

58. A dead king, put king.

No one is eternal or essential. All can be substituted.

59. Scabies with pleasure does not itch.

It is used as a scolding when someone complains of being unwell after a night out.

60. Where bread is eaten, crumbs remain.

Good-hearted people always share food.

61. Who of the scorpion is stung, the shadow scares him.

A way of telling ourselves that we must learn from our mistakes to move forward.

62. Party without wine is not worth a damn.

The life of the parties is the drinks.

63. It is better to seek the source than to go with the flow.

Problems must be solved at their roots so that they do not recur.

64. Seguro was taken prisoner.

A popular saying that we should always distrust everyone.

65. Do not look for a black donkey for white hair.

Not everything has an explanation in this world.

66. He who sleeps in someone else's house gets up early.

We always have this quality of waking up early when we sleep in another house.

67. The woman of the blind man, who is painted for?

A criticism of women who flirt with others who are not their partner.

68. Not everyone who writes is a writer.

Sometimes things are not what they seem, so we should not get carried away by appearances.

69. You get used to everything, except not eating.

There is always someone who has a very bad appetite.

70. Some are born with a star and others are born with a star.

This saying refers to the fact that some are lucky and others are not.

71. A house of one's own is better than a castle of another.

It is never comfortable to live in another house that is not yours.

72. He does not give the foal for boots.

It was a popular gaucho saying and it refers to the fact that the skin of the foals was not very useful.

73. Those who do not want broth are given two cups.

Whoever is not satisfied with what he has, can receive what he does not want.

74. Sometimes you have to swallow the toad.

He points out that you have to endure negative things to get ahead.

75. The one who sows winds, reaps storms.

If you have bad deeds today, tomorrow you will have no peace.

76. He who is hungry dreams of bread.

Sorrows torment even in moments of rest.

77. Do not saddle someone else, sharecropper, without finding out the brand.

Don't trust anyone without first knowing their intentions.

78. Five is not a pile, but seven already are.

It refers to those people who sneak into groups.

79. Go ahead with the lanterns.

A phrase to encourage.

80. Do not step on the tail of a bug that you do not know.

Investigate the things you ignore, so you don't get caught as innocent.

81. Friends and books, few and good.

Best friends are always few.

82. Do not stretch your legs too much if you sleep on a short cot.

A recommendation not to overspend if you do not have financial stability.

83. Ham and old wine stretch the skin.

Talking about the abundance of these foods.

84. Finish up like the Aurora rosary!

Someone is told that they look bad after a fight.

85. The one who does not have more, with his grandmother is entertained.

A reference that grandchildren can take advantage of their grandparents.

86. There is no woman without blemish or petizo without skill.

All women have their quirks.

87. Looking for defects, affections are lost.

Nobody wants to be around a person who only criticizes.

88. Good and bad Tuesday, there are everywhere.

We all go through good and bad things.

89. He will grab big and walk away.

People are told that you want to get away from your life.

90. Whoever wants to be blue, let it cost him.

If you want something, work for it.