Wisdom of the Day 93: Si un hombre te dice que pareces un camello, no le hagas caso...

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Buenos Días 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. Some offer 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.

"Si un hombre te dice que pareces un camello, no le hagas caso; si te lo dicen dos, mírate un espejo."

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 accelerate your learning. Let's see how you do, and los nativos de español no deben explicar la frase!!! (por favor)

Answer 1

If a man says you look like a camel, ignore him. If two man say it, have a look in the mirror.

Uhm... never take advice from just one person because they might have a very strange look on reality. Instead, ask several people and follow whatever advice is repeatedly given.

Great chica =) - DJ_Huero, Jun 16, 2011

Answer 2

Always get a second opinion.

Yessir =) - DJ_Huero, Jun 16, 2011

Answer 3

Feel self-confident but take into account what others say too.

Good bombera =) - DJ_Huero, Jun 16, 2011

Answer 4

If a guy says you look like a camel, ignore him; if two people say it check yourself out in the mirror.

I presume camello refers here to the animal rather than a dope dealer?

jaja... maybe... maybe play on words... either way, good translation. =) - DJ_Huero, Jun 16, 2011

Answer 5

What one person says about you is an opinion you can ignore, but if you hear the same opinion from two different people, you might want to consider the possibility that what they are saying may be true.

Answer 6

Si un hombre te dice que pareces un camello, no le hagas caso; si te lo dicen dos, mírate un espejo:

If somebody tells you you look like a camel, you don't have to take it seriously, if two people tell you, you should look in the mirror.

For me it means that if people comment on you, you don't need to be concerned immediately. However, if two people tell you the same thing, it might be worth considering whether there is some truth in it.

Para mí eso significa que si alguien se queja de tí, no es necesario que te preocupes inmediatamente. Sin embargo, si haya más gente que se queja de la misma cosa, valga la pena pensar de lo que dicen.