A1 Proverb Neutral

Barriga llena, corazón contento

Full belly, happy heart

Meaning

Being well-fed contributes to happiness and contentment.

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Cultural Background

The 'sobremesa' is key here. The phrase is often said while sitting at the table long after the food is gone. Often used in family gatherings where food is abundant and shared.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'barriga' is feminine, so use 'llena'.

Meaning

Being well-fed contributes to happiness and contentment.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'barriga' is feminine, so use 'llena'.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Barriga ____, corazón contento.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: llena

Barriga is feminine.

When do you use this?

When you are hungry?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No

You use it when you are full.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Barriga ____, corazón contento.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: llena

Barriga is feminine.

When do you use this? Choose A1

When you are hungry?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No

You use it when you are full.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Comer para vivir

contrast

Eat to live

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La buena mesa

similar

Good food/dining

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