El secreto está en las ganas.

USAGE NOTE
This phrase may be literally translated as "Desire is the secret."
El secreto está en las ganas.(
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seh
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kreh
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ehs
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ehn
 
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nahs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
(being motivated is important)
a. Motivation is key.
El secreto está en las ganas. Tengo que admitir que la suerte también ayuda.Motivation is key. I have to admit that luck also helps.
b. Motivation is everything.
¿Cómo lograste tanto en tan poco tiempo? - El secreto está en las ganas.How did you accomplish so much in so little time? - Motivation is everything.
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