Dicho español · Spanish proverb

«El que viaja, aprende.»

Word for word

He who travels, learns.

What it really means

The closest English equivalent: Travel broadens the mind.

Used to encourage people to travel and discover new places and cultures. It's a common saying when someone returns from a trip with new knowledge or perspective.

Hear it in a sentence

El que viaja, aprende; por eso quiero recorrer toda Sudamérica.

He who travels learns; that's why I want to travel all over South America.

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