Argentinean Proverbs

Argentinean proverbs blend gaucho grit from the pampas with the humor of Buenos Aires cafés. Shaped by waves of European immigration and mate-sharing, they prize pride, wit, and staying firm when luck turns.

The tongue that belongs to a fake friend is sharper than a knife. (Argentinean Proverb)
What is greatly desired is not believed when it comes. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
Woman is like your shadow; follow her, she flies; fly from her, she follows. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
You praise yourself so much you're never finished. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
If you have a tail of straw, then keep away from the fire. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
It's not the fault of the pig, but of the one who scratches his back. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
The larger the ship, the larger the storm. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
The person that learns well also defends himself well. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
One door is shut, but a thousand are open. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
Clear accounts and thick chocolate. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
Dress the monkey in silk and it is still a monkey. (Argentinean Proverb)
Abundance breeds arrogance. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
A good friend is better than a near relation. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
A man who develops himself is born twice. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
A dog that barks all the time gets little attention. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
It's not the heat, it's the humidity. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
The one who loves you will also make you weep. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
It's not the gay coat that makes the gentleman. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
Children's love is like water in a basket. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
If a man lends an ear, it's because he, too, wants to speak. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
Two in harmony are in god's company. (Argentinean Proverb)
A learned man is twice born. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
No woman can make a wise man out of a fool, but every woman can change a wise man into a fool. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
Three daughters and a mother are four devils for a father. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb
The voice of the people is the will of god. View proverb
Argentinean Proverb