Dicho español · Spanish proverb
«Amigo en la adversidad es amigo de verdad.»
¿Cómo se dice «Amigo en la adversidad es amigo de verdad» en inglés? A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Word for word
Friend in adversity is friend for real.
What it really means
The closest English equivalent: A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Used when someone shows loyalty during hard times. It highlights that true friends reveal themselves in moments of difficulty.
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Hear it in a sentence
Amigo en la adversidad es amigo de verdad, por eso sé que puedo contar contigo.
A friend in adversity is a true friend, that's why I know I can count on you.
More Spanish sayings
- La cabra siempre tira al monte. — Old habits die hard.
- La cara es el espejo del alma. — The face reveals the soul.
- Al freír será el reír. — We'll laugh when we see the results.
- Los amigos se cuentan con los dedos de la mano. — True friends are few and precious.
- El que tiene un amigo, tiene un tesoro. — A friend is a treasure.
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