Dicho español · Spanish proverb
«La verdad sale a flote.»
¿Cómo se dice «La verdad sale a flote» en inglés? The truth comes to the surface.
Word for word
The truth comes out to float.
What it really means
The closest English equivalent: The truth comes to the surface.
Used to express confidence that hidden truths will eventually be revealed. Common in situations involving secrets or cover-ups.
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Hear it in a sentence
Por más que lo escondan, tarde o temprano la verdad sale a flote.
No matter how much they hide it, sooner or later the truth comes to the surface.
More Spanish sayings
- El tiempo pone a cada uno en su lugar. — Time puts everyone in their place.
- Entre broma y broma, la verdad asoma. — Many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Por la boca muere el pez. — Loose lips sink ships.
- Al freír será el reír. — We'll laugh when we see the results.
- El hábito no hace al monje. — Clothes don’t make the man.
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