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A mal tiempo, buena cara

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageSpanish (Spain)

Meaning
  1. In bad times, put on a good face
  2. This expression serves as a reminder to maintain a positive and courageous attitude even when faced with difficult circumstances.
Examples

Aunque perdiste el empleo, a mal tiempo, buena cara.

Although you lost the job, in bad times, put on a good face.

Siempre, a mal tiempo, buena cara.

Always, in bad times, put on a good face.

Registerinformal

Usage noteCommonly used to comfort someone who is going through a rough patch in their life.

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