Burro grande, ande o no ande.
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This phrase may be literally translated as "Big donkey, whether it walks or not."
Burro grande, ande o no ande.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (proverb) (some people like things to be big regardless of their quality)
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. The bigger the better.
¿Para qué necesita el abuelo una computadora tan potente? - Ah, ya lo conoces. Burro grande, ande o no ande.What does Grandpa need such a powerful computer for? - Oh, you know him. The bigger the better.
b. Never mind the quality, feel the width. (old-fashioned) (proverb) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿De verdad necesitas un coche tan grande para ir por la ciudad? Tú como siempre: burro grande, ande o no ande.Do you really need such a big car to go around the city? It's just the same old you. Never mind the quality, feel the width.
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