Practice not being too literal # 38

Question

As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.

The phrase for today is, "a blessing in disguise."

Have fun!

I'm sorry but the disasters have been a bit big, just recently, in my life, it's hard to imagine ay good coming of them.. - annierats, Aug 22, 2012

Answer 1

una bendición escondida.

yes, good one. - annierats, Aug 22, 2012

Answer 2

Every cloud has a silver lining.

No hay mal que por bien no venga.

So they say, whilst I can't even find a rain-coat.. - annierats, Aug 22, 2012

Answer 3

Desde equivocaciones crecen gran descubrimientos.

From mistakes grow great discoveries.

Answer 4

A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores.

There will be a silver lining for somebody, but probably not for yourself.. This is more true than a blessing in disguise, which is rarely appreciated,in my experience.

Answer 5

It is always darkest before dawn. Siempre es más oscuro antes del amanecer.