Meaning
Past events cannot be changed and should be let go.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in rural contexts where water mills were historically common. Widely understood, though 'Lo pasado, pasado está' is often more common in casual speech.
Don't overthink
Don't try to translate the mill literally in your head; just focus on the meaning of 'letting go'.
Meaning
Past events cannot be changed and should be let go.
Don't overthink
Don't try to translate the mill literally in your head; just focus on the meaning of 'letting go'.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
Agua ______ no mueve molino.
The correct form is 'pasada'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesAgua ______ no mueve molino.
The correct form is 'pasada'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you are asked about a past mistake, you can use it to show you have learned and moved on.
Related Phrases
Lo pasado, pasado está
synonymWhat is past is past.
