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El que no llora, no mama.

phrase proverbs sayings

LanguageSpanish (Spain)

Meaning
  1. He who doesn't cry, doesn't get fed.
  2. This proverb is used to encourage someone to speak up or ask for what they need because silence will not bring them help.
Examples

Pide un aumento, recuerda que El que no llora, no mama.

Ask for a raise, remember that he who does not cry, does not get fed.

Si quieres ayuda, tienes que pedirla, pues El que no llora, no mama.

If you want help, you have to ask for it, since he who does not cry, does not get fed.

Registerinformal

Usage noteThis phrase is often used informally among friends or family to advise someone to be more assertive.

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