Dicho español · Spanish proverb
«Preguntando se llega a Roma.»
¿Cómo se dice «Preguntando se llega a Roma» en inglés? He who asks, finds his way.
Word for word
Asking one arrives at Rome.
What it really means
The closest English equivalent: He who asks, finds his way.
Used to encourage someone to ask for directions or help when lost or confused. It means that asking questions is the best way to get where you need to go.
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Also said as
- Quien tiene lengua, va a Roma.
Hear it in a sentence
No tengas miedo de pedir ayuda; preguntando se llega a Roma.
Don't be afraid to ask for help; he who asks, finds his way.
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- Quien mucho duerme, poco aprende. — He who sleeps much learns little.
- El dinero no crece en los árboles. — Money doesn't grow on trees.
- Un clavo saca otro clavo. — One nail drives out another.
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