A caballo regalado no le mires el diente
[a-ca-ba-yo-re-ga-la-do-no-le-mi-res-el-dien-te]
phrase idiomatic expressions
LanguageSpanish (Spain)
Meaning- Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
- A traditional proverb advising that one should not criticize or scrutinize the quality of a gift received for free.
No critiques el regalo, recuerda: A caballo regalado no le mires el diente.
Do not criticize the gift, remember: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Aunque el coche es viejo, A caballo regalado no le mires el diente.
Although the car is old, Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Pronunciationa-ca-ba-yo-re-ga-la-do-no-le-mi-res-el-dien-te
Registerinformal
Usage noteThis is an idiomatic expression often used to remind someone to be grateful for what they have been given, regardless of its perceived value.
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