Dicho español · Spanish proverb

«No hay verano sin flores ni invierno sin fríos.»

Word for word

There is no summer without flowers nor winter without cold.

What it really means

The closest English equivalent: Every season has its own character.

Used to express that each season brings what is natural and expected. It's said to accept seasonal changes with equanimity.

Hear it in a sentence

No hay verano sin flores ni invierno sin fríos; cada estación tiene su encanto.

There's no summer without flowers or winter without cold; each season has its charm.

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