"El que se pica es porque ají come"
How do I say this quote in english?
Thanks for your help.
19 Answers
that means that if u get mad or annoyed is because of smething u did to yourself , si no te ubieras comido el ajo no te ubieras picao
better explanation?
Natasha - good idea to bring the saying in a context.
To my understanding Dunia and heidita are searching for exactly that, the annoying or offended part in it, which "if the shoe fits, wear it!" has.
You give back this saying to the one, who took it as an offence, and the criticisme had justice.
But Dunia and heidita - how would you put this saying in Spain'
Here is my two cents' worth (to throw in another English idiom, ha ha):
After following James's link, I agree with motley. "If the shoe fits, wear it." Here is an example of when this might be used in English:
Student 1: Whoever keeps leaving their trash on the study table is really annoying me. They should be more responsible.
Student 2: Hey, don't tell me what to do!
Student 1: Look, I wasn't even talking to you, but if the shoe fits, wear it!
Dunia, you're funny! motley was just quoting another English saying. No, she is not accusing you of biting anyone. 
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you" means if people are helping you, don't offend them!
I did a pretty good internet search & came to the conclusion that it is
If the shoe fits, wear it.
Which I think someone did say.
In my search, I found a good site for English learners & English speakers too
usingenglish.com
No, I don't hink so...
Let's see if James can come up with another one.
it ahs to imply: You are annoyed? Well, your problem!
Heidita, do you think that the saying: "if the shoe fits wear it" has anything to do with this discussion.
I don't think I have bitten anybody. I only gave my point of view.
In Spain "ají" doesn't exist, nor the expression as is quoted.
Spanish from South America is different in some points from our Spanish, so everybody has to bear in mind which language is trying to learn.
I don't know, but your saying doesn't fit here, does it...'
Hmmmm, let me see:
Not the explanation from Spain, for sure.
picar here is used in the sense of : to annoy or get annoyed
Here it is used with a double meaning.
En definitiva: If you get annoyed...that's your problem.
Based on that explanation, I think the proper English translation would be "You've made your bed, now lie in it." That is, don't be surprised that your action (eating chiles in this case) has a negative effect (a burning sensation).
There is an extensive discussion of this saying here:
<http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php't=216868>
Ají = chile in South America (names change aguacate = palta in S.Am as another example) sometimes confused with ajo (garlic) by those unaware of idiom change.
Picarse in this sense means to burn one's mouth (Se me picó = se me enchiló) because of eating chiles (ajíes).
So: Don't be surprised if your lips get burning hot if it's chiles you like to eat.
gracias and thank you to all
Is it?
don't bite the hand that feeds you
Well, in Spain is like I said
