no hay mal que dure cien años
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This phrase may be literally translated as "there's no misfortune that lasts a hundred years."
no hay mal que dure cien años
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (proverb) (even the worst ordeals come to an end)
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. this too shall pass (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.).
Sé que las cosas se ven desalentadoras ahora mismo, pero no hay mal que dure cien años. Ya vendrán tiempos mejores.I know things look bleak right now, but this too shall pass. Better times will come.
b. nothing lasts forever (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.).
Mis problemas se siguen acumulando, y no veo la luz al final del túnel. - Tranquilo, hermano. No hay mal que dure cien años.My problems keep piling up, and I don't see the light the end of the tunnel. - Calm down, brother. Nothing lasts forever.
c. even the longest night must end (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.).
Aunque este suplicio parezca eterno, recuerda que no hay mal que dure cien años.Although this ordeal looks like it will last forever, remember that even the longest night must end.
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