Bedeutung
Do not criticize or question a gift or an unexpected benefit.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, this is often used with a touch of irony among friends. Mexicans value hospitality highly; this phrase is a staple in family gatherings. Often used in the context of 'asados' (barbecues) where someone brings a gift. Used to teach children manners regarding gifts from relatives.
Use it to save face
If you are in an awkward situation, this phrase is a perfect way to end the conversation gracefully.
Bedeutung
Do not criticize or question a gift or an unexpected benefit.
Use it to save face
If you are in an awkward situation, this phrase is a perfect way to end the conversation gracefully.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
Regalo recibido, no se ________.
The proverb uses 'discute' to mean 'argue' or 'debate'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenRegalo recibido, no se ________.
The proverb uses 'discute' to mean 'argue' or 'debate'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it's a standard proverb used to encourage politeness.
Verwandte Redewendungen
A caballo regalado no se le mira el diente
synonymDon't look a gift horse in the mouth.
