*Traditional Mexican Sayings*

*Al mal tiempo, buena cara.*

*Put a good face to the bad times. Be positive.*

*A caballo regalado, no se le ven los dientes.*

*You don’t check the teeth of a gifted horse. Be thankful for the gift, don’t look for defects.*

*A fuerza, ni los zapatos entran.*

*You can’t force your shoes to fit. You can’t force your way into anything.*

*Ahogado el niño, tapando el pozo.*

*After the child drowns they close the well. It’s better to prevent or plan before tragedy happens.*

*Al mal paso, darle prisa.*

*During bad times hurry up to a solution. Face your problems as soon as possible, good times will come soon.*

*Al mal tiempo, buena cara.*

*To bad times a good face. Put a good face to the bad times. Be positive.*

*A mí la muerte me pela los dientes.*

*Death peels my teeth! Which means “Death can’t do anything to me!”*

*Al que madruga Dios lo ayudo.*

*God helps he who rises early. Early bird gets the worm.*

*Arrieros somos y en el camino andamos.*

*We are all mule drivers in the fields. We are all human beings making our way through life. Don’t criticize or judge others. We are all subject to problems and failings.*

*Aún no tienes alas y ya quieres volar.*

*You don’t have yet wings and already want to fly. Wait, prepare yourself, be patient.*

*Barriga llena, corazón contento.*

*Full stomach, happy heart.*

*Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente.*

*The shrimp that falls asleep is swept away by the current. You snooze, you lose.*