🗣️ Proverbs of Portugal

Europe · 2 traditional sayings

Portugal contributes 2 proverbs to this collection. A country’s sayings reveal what its people prize most. See the full profile of Portugal for its geography, languages and history.

Quem tem boca vai a Roma

quem tem boca vai a roma

“Whoever has a mouth (can ask the way and) reaches Rome”

A willingness to ask and speak up gets you anywhere — using your voice solves problems.

Portuguese · Portugal

Para dor aguda, remédio amargo

para dor aguda, remédio amargo

“For a sharp pain, a bitter cure”

Hard situations call for unpleasant remedies — the medicine you need is rarely sweet.

Portuguese · Portugal

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