Wisdom of the Day 14: Dime con quien andas, y te diré quien eres.

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Buenos Dias familia,

Back again with another Wisdom of the Day for y'all. So, for those who don't know, in this thread, we will discuss the proverb or expression, your understanding, and its translation. I also noticed some have even offered phrases that serve as synonyms, THAT'S GREAT! As well, pictures are always welcome! Your participation is what makes this fun and keeps the learning locomotive running.

"Dime con quien andas, y te diré quien eres."

If you are brave, don't google for it, just try to guess or to find out using the dictionary what it might mean. We have many great resources to use with this that will really help you accerelate your learning. Let's see how you do, and no natives!!! (por favor)

Shouldn't that be "diré" ? - pesta, Feb 23, 2011

yo lo sé, yo lo sé....jeje, buenos hilos DJ, genial:) - 00494d19, Feb 23, 2011

Thanks, DJ, I enjoy the thread. - 00d7cd75, Feb 24, 2011

Answer 1

Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.

In other words, be careful with whom you associate.

Sounds good to me . - ian-hill, Feb 23, 2011

Good translation and explanation. - DJ_Huero, Feb 23, 2011

Answer 2

Who you choose to spend time with can reflect who you are.

(If you were in my crowd that would reflect quite favourably)

Answer 3

We have a saying in English too....Birds of a feather, flock together.

Answer 4

Walk the walk and talk the talk!

Hi Matt, do you know I think that saying is more like 'de dicho a hecho hay mucho trecho' (just saying!) - margaretbl, Feb 23, 2011

Answer 5

You are judged by the company you keep.

Answer 6

Tell me who you hang out with and I'll tell you who you are. Be careful of the company you keep!

Answer 7

I also agree with Ken: You can judge a person by the company s/he keeps or entertains! Not to turn it into a religious theme, but this always calls to mind the passage at 1 Corinthians 15:33... => It has been suggested that the Apostle Paul borrowed this line from the ancient Greek playwrights Menander and Euripides, particularly from the Thaïs, "Evil communications corrupt good manners"... just an aside!

I love the reference cristalino. Great application! Gets my vote... =) - DJ_Huero, Feb 23, 2011