Meaning
Those who truly love you will sometimes cause you pain for your own good.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in family settings to justify parental authority. Commonly used in social circles to validate honest feedback between friends.
Context is key
Only use this when the feedback is truly constructive.
Meaning
Those who truly love you will sometimes cause you pain for your own good.
Context is key
Only use this when the feedback is truly constructive.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
Quien bien te quiere, te ____ llorar.
The proverb uses the future tense 'hará'.
When should you use this?
Your friend tells you a hard truth about your behavior. What do you say?
This acknowledges the friend's honesty as an act of care.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesQuien bien te quiere, te ____ llorar.
The proverb uses the future tense 'hará'.
Your friend tells you a hard truth about your behavior. What do you say?
This acknowledges the friend's honesty as an act of care.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it applies to any close relationship.
Related Phrases
La verdad duele
similarThe truth hurts
Amor con amor se paga
contrastLove is repaid with love
