Hablando del rey de Roma----

Question

Here's another little phrase for you to work on.

Hablando del rey de Roma, por la puerta se asoma.

What can Spanish speakers possibly mean by that??

These things are always so helpful. :) - rac1, Jun 19, 2017

Answer 1

En nuestro país en vez de rey de Roma se dice : Rememorando el lobo, él está ya en el alrededor del jardín.

In our country instead of king of Rome it is said: Recalling the wolf, he is already around the garden.

Answer 2

Talk of the devil, and he'll appear.

Hablando del Rey de Roma

Thanks for the link! :) - rac1, Jun 19, 2017

Answer 3

Well, here if you and someone are speaking about a third person, and that third person appears, you would say "Speak of the devil!!"

Answer 4

Hablando de ángeles y aparecen

Una religiosa católica me dijo esto cuando llegué tarde a trabajar para ella.

Speaking of angels and they appear .

A Catholic nun said this to me when I arrived late for work for her .