意思
Some people profit from chaotic or confused situations.
文化背景
In Spain, this proverb is often linked to the 'Ley de Murphy' or a general sense of 'picaresca'. It's frequently used in political talk shows (tertulias) to describe the behavior of minor parties during government crises. While the 'pescadores' version is more common, the sentiment is the same. It is often used to describe 'coyotes' (people who charge for illegal or bureaucratic shortcuts) during times of administrative change. Given Argentina's history of economic fluctuations, this phrase is a staple of daily life. It's used to describe 'arbolitos' (illegal currency changers) or speculators during a currency devaluation. Used frequently in the context of social unrest. It carries a strong moral weight, often used by elders to warn younger generations against being 'vivos' (overly opportunistic) at the expense of others.
The 'Pescadores' Swap
If you want to sound less judgmental and more like you're just observing a fact of life, use 'pescadores' instead of 'necios'.
Don't use it for good news
This is almost always negative. Don't use it if someone wins the lottery or gets a promotion they deserved.
意思
Some people profit from chaotic or confused situations.
The 'Pescadores' Swap
If you want to sound less judgmental and more like you're just observing a fact of life, use 'pescadores' instead of 'necios'.
Don't use it for good news
This is almost always negative. Don't use it if someone wins the lottery or gets a promotion they deserved.
Shorten it
In a conversation, you can just say 'Ya sabes, río revuelto...' and nod. It makes you sound very native.
自我测试
Choose the best situation to use the proverb 'A río revuelto, ganancia de necios'.
A company is going bankrupt and a competitor is buying their equipment for almost nothing.
The competitor is taking advantage of the company's 'chaos' (bankruptcy) for their own gain.
Complete the proverb with the missing words.
A río ________, ganancia de ________.
The standard form is 'revuelto' and 'necios' (or 'pescadores').
Match the person to the 'río revuelto' behavior.
Which of these is a 'necio' in a 'río revuelto'?
Selling essential goods at exorbitant prices during a crisis is the definition of opportunistic 'ganancia'.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: 'Hay mucha confusión con las nuevas leyes y los abogados están cobrando fortunas'. Maria: 'Claro, ________.'
The lawyers are profiting from the legal confusion.
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练习题库
4 练习A company is going bankrupt and a competitor is buying their equipment for almost nothing.
The competitor is taking advantage of the company's 'chaos' (bankruptcy) for their own gain.
A río ________, ganancia de ________.
The standard form is 'revuelto' and 'necios' (or 'pescadores').
Which of these is a 'necio' in a 'río revuelto'?
Selling essential goods at exorbitant prices during a crisis is the definition of opportunistic 'ganancia'.
Juan: 'Hay mucha confusión con las nuevas leyes y los abogados están cobrando fortunas'. Maria: 'Claro, ________.'
The lawyers are profiting from the legal confusion.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Both are correct, but 'pescadores' is much more common. 'Necios' is used to emphasize that the opportunist is foolish or immoral.
Yes, but use it sparingly. It's better for op-eds or professional discussions about market trends than for a direct email to a boss.
It means stirred up, turbulent, or messy. Like a river after a storm where the mud from the bottom has come up.
No, it's not a swear word, but calling someone a 'necio' is a mild insult.
Yes, it is universally understood from Spain to Argentina.
It comes from the practice of stirring up riverbeds to confuse fish, making them easier to catch in nets.
No, 'río' is masculine, so it must be 'revuelto'.
'To fish in troubled waters' is the closest equivalent.
Yes, if someone starts a relationship by taking advantage of a breakup, you could use it cynically.
Very common in political and economic journalism to describe opportunism.
相关表达
Hacer su agosto
similarTo make a lot of money by taking advantage of an opportunity.
Pescar en aguas turbias
synonymTo take advantage of a confused situation.
Sacar tajada
similarTo get a slice of the pie/profit.
A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores
specialized formThe standard version of the proverb.
