No se acuerda el cura de cuando fue sacristán.

Long words are not supported on word lists
Popularity
500+ learners.
USAGE NOTE
This proverb may be literally translated as "The priest does not remember his times as sacristan."
No se acuerda el cura de cuando fue sacristán.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
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)
(don't look down on people who are in a position where you were before)
a. don't forget where you come from
Ahora que a Saúl lo ascendieron a gerente, ya no viene a charlar entre horas en la oficina. - Bueno, alguien debería decirle: no se acuerda el cura de cuando fue sacristán.Now that Saul has been promoted to manager, he doesn't join us at the water cooler any more. - Well, someone should tell him: don't forget where you come from.
Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate No se acuerda el cura de cuando fue sacristán. using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
greenhouse