Meaning
Children often resemble their parents in character or appearance.
Cultural Background
Often used in casual banter among friends to tease someone about their family traits. Frequently used alongside 'Hijo de tigre, sale pintado' to emphasize the inevitability of inherited traits.
Don't overthink it
It's a fixed phrase. Just memorize the whole thing as one block.
Meaning
Children often resemble their parents in character or appearance.
Don't overthink it
It's a fixed phrase. Just memorize the whole thing as one block.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
De tal palo, tal ________.
The correct word for splinter is astilla.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDe tal palo, tal ________.
The correct word for splinter is astilla.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually, it's reserved for family, but can be used for friends if you are joking about their similarities to their parents.
Related Phrases
Hijo de tigre, sale pintado
similarSon of a tiger is striped.
