Dicho español · Spanish proverb
«El que tiene un amigo, tiene un tesoro.»
¿Cómo se dice «El que tiene un amigo, tiene un tesoro» en inglés? A friend is a treasure.
Word for word
He who has a friend, has a treasure.
What it really means
The closest English equivalent: A friend is a treasure.
Used to express that true friendship is one of the most valuable things in life. Said when praising a loyal friend or encouraging someone to appreciate their friends.
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Also said as
- Quien tiene un amigo, tiene un tesoro.
Hear it in a sentence
El que tiene un amigo, tiene un tesoro, y yo lo he comprobado con Marta.
He who has a friend has a treasure, and I've proven it with Marta.
More Spanish sayings
- Los amigos se cuentan con los dedos de la mano. — True friends are few and precious.
- Amigo en la adversidad es amigo de verdad. — A friend in need is a friend indeed.
- Los amigos son la familia que uno elige. — Friends are the family you choose.
- Escarmentar en cabeza ajena. — Learn from others' mistakes.
- De los errores se aprende. — You learn from your mistakes.
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