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"A watched pot never boils"

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I'd like to know of a good expression in spanish for this.

Gracias,

TIm

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updated Mar 4, 2013
posted by gsdfsggs
Good Job - 0080b918, Mar 2, 2013
Thanks Ticks! - gsdfsggs, Mar 2, 2013

3 Answers

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A watched pot never boils.

No por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano.

For the early riser the dawn comes not the sooner.

Found one more;

el tiempo pasa más rápido si uno está ocupado mientras espera

updated Mar 3, 2013
edited by swampy
posted by swampy
G'day Swampy , how you goin mate ? Always great to see you around again - ray76, Mar 3, 2013
Hi Ray! - swampy, Mar 3, 2013
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Quien espera desespera - A watched pot/kettle never boils

updated Mar 4, 2013
posted by Eddy
That is much easier, how are you mate? - ray76, Mar 3, 2013
I'm fine Ray, keeping a low profile, hehe. - Eddy, Mar 4, 2013
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Fruta junto al camino, nunca llega a madurar.

Ok, irrelevant, but quite good all the same..

updated Mar 3, 2013
posted by annierats