معنی
Important things take time, effort, and patience to achieve.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Spain, the variation 'No se ganó Zamora en una hora' is very common. It refers to the 11th-century siege of the city of Zamora, which lasted seven months. It's a way of rooting the universal proverb in Spanish history. In Mexico, proverbs (refranes) are a vital part of daily speech, often used by older generations to impart wisdom. 'Roma no se hizo en un día' is frequently used in family settings to teach children the value of 'constancia' (consistency). In Argentina, the phrase is often used in political and economic contexts. Given the country's history of economic fluctuations, politicians often use it to ask the public for patience regarding new reforms. In many Spanish-speaking business environments, there is a growing tension between traditional 'slow and steady' values and modern 'agile' methodologies. This proverb is often used as a defense of quality over speed.
The 'Se' is Key
Don't forget the 'se'. Without it, 'Roma no hizo' would mean 'Rome didn't make [something],' which makes no sense.
Use it for Comfort
This is one of the kindest proverbs. Use it when a friend is crying or stressed about their progress; it's very soothing.
معنی
Important things take time, effort, and patience to achieve.
The 'Se' is Key
Don't forget the 'se'. Without it, 'Roma no hizo' would mean 'Rome didn't make [something],' which makes no sense.
Use it for Comfort
This is one of the kindest proverbs. Use it when a friend is crying or stressed about their progress; it's very soothing.
Master the Indefinido
This is a great way to remember the irregular verb 'hacer' in the past tense (hizo).
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.
No te desesperes con el trabajo, recuerda que Roma no ___ hizo en un día.
The proverb uses the reflexive pronoun 'se' to form the passive reflexive 'se hizo'.
In which situation is it appropriate to use this proverb?
Tu amigo está triste porque no puede tocar una canción difícil en la guitarra después de solo una hora de práctica.
This proverb is specifically used to encourage patience during a long learning process.
Choose the best response for the dialogue.
Marta: '¡Llevo dos días a dieta y no he bajado ni un gramo!' Pablo: '_________________.'
Pablo is reminding Marta that weight loss takes time and she shouldn't expect instant results.
Match the proverb to the meaning.
Roma no se hizo en un día.
The proverb is a metaphor for the time required for great achievements.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاNo te desesperes con el trabajo, recuerda que Roma no ___ hizo en un día.
The proverb uses the reflexive pronoun 'se' to form the passive reflexive 'se hizo'.
Tu amigo está triste porque no puede tocar una canción difícil en la guitarra después de solo una hora de práctica.
This proverb is specifically used to encourage patience during a long learning process.
Marta: '¡Llevo dos días a dieta y no he bajado ni un gramo!' Pablo: '_________________.'
Pablo is reminding Marta that weight loss takes time and she shouldn't expect instant results.
Roma no se hizo en un día.
The proverb is a metaphor for the time required for great achievements.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالBoth are understandable, but 'se hizo' is the fixed, traditional form of the proverb. Use 'se hizo' to sound like a native.
Yes, it is professional and neutral. It's often used to explain why a complex project is taking time.
In Spanish, most cities are feminine, even if they don't end in 'a', but 'Roma' specifically ends in 'a', making it clearly feminine.
Yes! If your teacher is giving you too much homework, you can jokingly say '¡Roma no se hizo en un día, profesor!'
'Poco a poco' is an adverbial phrase (how you do something), while 'Roma no se hizo en un día' is a complete philosophical statement.
Absolutely. It is universal across all Spanish-speaking countries.
No. Proverbs are fixed. Changing 'día' to 'segundo' makes it sound like a mistake rather than a creative variation.
It is neutral. It works in almost any social situation.
Zamora is a city in Spain. The proverb 'No se ganó Zamora en una hora' is the Spanish-history version of the Rome proverb.
Technically, it's a 'pasiva refleja' (reflexive passive). It indicates that the action happened to Rome, but we don't care who did it.
عبارات مرتبط
Poco a poco se va lejos
similarLittle by little one goes far.
No por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano
similarWaking up earlier won't make the sun rise any sooner.
Vísteme despacio, que tengo prisa
builds onDress me slowly, because I am in a hurry.
Las cosas de palacio van despacio
specialized formMatters of the palace move slowly.
