Dicho español · Spanish proverb

«La experiencia es la madre de la ciencia.»

Word for word

Experience is the mother of science.

What it really means

The closest English equivalent: Experience is the best teacher.

Said to highlight that practical experience teaches more than theory. Often used when someone learns something through doing rather than studying.

Hear it in a sentence

No importa cuántos libros leas; la experiencia es la madre de la ciencia.

No matter how many books you read; experience is the best teacher.

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