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Many Spanish proverbs have a long history of cultural diffusion; there are proverbs, for example, that have their origin traced to Ancient Babylon and that have been transmitted culturally to Spain during the period of classical antiquity; equivalents of the Spanish proverb “En boca cerrada no entran moscas” (Silence is golden, literally "Flies cannot enter a closed mouth") belong to the ...
From a Taino compound word ("Jiba" meaning mountain or forest, and "iro" meaning man or men) [19] though commonly mistaken for originating from the Arabic (Mofarite Arabic: جبري , romanized: Jabre), in the Mofarite related Ethiopian Semitic languages ገበሬ, romanized: Gabre). jumeta Drunk [3] Cold cherry limber lambeojo
In the first few months of the Spanish Civil War, when Franco was still a member of the Junta de Defensa, Millán Astray traversed the nationalist-controlled areas, particularly the provinces of Castille and Navarra, serving Franco's personal cause and convincing the troops and officers of Franco's indisputable claim as the leader of Spain.
13. Carlos. The name Carlos is a Spanish variation of Charles, meaning “man.” The moniker rose in popularity in Spain in the 1980s, according to Baby Center, and has maintained a top spot ever ...
The original meaning was similar to "the game is afoot", but its modern meaning, like that of the phrase "crossing the Rubicon", denotes passing the point of no return on a momentous decision and entering into a risky endeavor where the outcome is left to chance. alenda lux ubi orta libertas: Let light be nourished where liberty has arisen
To help cultivate an attitude of gratitude, read through this set of quotes. They are sure to inspire you to be thankful and transform the way you see the world and your interactions with people ...
The Spanish Armed Forces have a number of mottoes that show the spirit and virtues of the units that form them. The motto of the Armed Forces, common yet unofficial, is Todo por la patria (Spanish for "Everything for the Motherland").
Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.