A palabras necias, oídos sordos.
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This phrase may be literally translated as "To foolish words, deaf ears."
A palabras necias, oídos sordos.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (proverb) (do not pay attention to any nonsense)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
a. Never pay any attention to the foolish things people say.
Mis compañeros de clase dicen que somos una familia de locos. - No les hagas caso, mijito. A palabras necias, oídos sordos.My classmates say we're a crazy family. - Take no notice of them, honey. Never pay any attention to the foolish things people say.
b. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. (proverb)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
¡Ven acá! ¡No seas gallina! - A palabras necias, oídos sordos.Come here! Don't be a chicken! - Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
c. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. (proverb)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
"¡Pedro es tonto! ¡Pedro es tonto!" canturreaban los niños. Y Pedro se repetía a sí mismo, "a palabras necias, oídos sordos"."Pedro is a fool! Pedro is a fool!" the children chanted. And Pedro repeated to himself, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me."
d. Let foolish words fall on deaf ears.
La gente dice que estás chiflada. - A palabras necias, oídos sordos.People say you're nuts. - Let foolish words fall on deaf ears.
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