A1 Proverb خنثی

No hay mal que dure cien años

No evil lasts a hundred years

معنی

Bad situations or misfortunes are temporary and will eventually end.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, this is often used with a shrug of the shoulders, reflecting a certain 'resigned optimism' common in Spanish social life. Mexicans often add humor to the proverb, sometimes saying '...ni enfermo que los aguante' to lighten the mood during difficult times. In Argentina, it might be used during economic cycles to remind people that the country has survived crises before and will again.

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Use the short version

In casual conversation, you don't need the 'ni cuerpo que lo resista' part. The first half is enough.

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Don't be dismissive

If someone is crying, listen first. Don't just throw the proverb at them immediately.

معنی

Bad situations or misfortunes are temporary and will eventually end.

💡

Use the short version

In casual conversation, you don't need the 'ni cuerpo que lo resista' part. The first half is enough.

⚠️

Don't be dismissive

If someone is crying, listen first. Don't just throw the proverb at them immediately.

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Master the Subjunctive

Remembering 'dure' (not 'dura') will make you sound much more like a native speaker.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.

No hay mal que ____ cien años.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: dure

The subjunctive 'dure' is required in this fixed expression.

In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?

Your friend is sad because their favorite TV show ended.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Inappropriate

The proverb is for significant hardships, not minor disappointments.

Choose the best response.

A: 'Llevo tres meses sin trabajo, estoy desesperado.' B: '________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: No hay mal que dure cien años

This is a classic situation for offering hope during a long struggle.

Match the parts of the full proverb.

Match 'No hay mal que dure cien años' with its second half.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ni cuerpo que lo resista

The full proverb emphasizes that neither the evil nor the victim lasts forever.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to Use

Good Situations

  • Breakups
  • Job loss
  • Long illness

Bad Situations

  • Spilled milk
  • Late bus
  • Death of a pet

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form. جای خالی A1

No hay mal que ____ cien años.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: dure

The subjunctive 'dure' is required in this fixed expression.

In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate? situation_matching A2

Your friend is sad because their favorite TV show ended.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Inappropriate

The proverb is for significant hardships, not minor disappointments.

Choose the best response. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Llevo tres meses sin trabajo, estoy desesperado.' B: '________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: No hay mal que dure cien años

This is a classic situation for offering hope during a long struggle.

Match the parts of the full proverb. Match B2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ni cuerpo que lo resista

The full proverb emphasizes that neither the evil nor the victim lasts forever.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

No, it is a secular folk proverb, though it aligns with many religious views on patience.

No, the proverb is fixed at 'cien' (100). Changing the number makes it sound like a joke or a mistake.

Yes, it is universally understood from Spain to Argentina.

Because the sentence structure 'No hay [noun] que [verb]' triggers the subjunctive mood in Spanish.

عبارات مرتبط

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No hay mal que por bien no venga

similar

Every bad thing has a good side.

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Después de la tormenta siempre llega la calma

synonym

After the storm always comes the calm.

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A mal tiempo, buena cara

builds on

In bad times, put on a brave face.

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