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Ladino proverbs

The proverbs of Ladino Forever: sayings from the Sephardic kitchen table, the wisdom of our grandmothers in Judeo-Spanish, each with its meaning in English and up to six more languages.

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Refrán del día · November 9
Dime ken es tu amigo i te dire ken sos tu Tell me who your friend is and I will tell you who you are.
Topics 563
Refrán № 559 Ladino
Vestir al uzo, Komer al gusto

Dress according to custom, eat according to taste.

101 Nov 2026
Refrán № 560 Ladino
Ya Avlo ya lo espajo

Now I've spoken, now I've cleared it up. (uncertain)

110 Nov 2026
Refrán № 561 Ladino
Yaves viejas no avren puertas muevas

Old keys do not open new doors.

98 Nov 2026
Refrán № 562 Ladino
Yerno komo el sol de invierno

A son-in-law is like the winter sun.

93 Nov 2026
Refrán № 563 Ladino
Yerros de kazados ke no sepan vizindados

The faults of married couples should not be known to the neighbors.

97 Nov 2026
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