no hay mal que por bien no venga

/no hay mal ke por bien no ˈbjenɣa/

proverb★Intermediate◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

Even in difficult or unpleasant situations, something good can eventually come out of it.

¶ Literal Meaning

There is no evil that does not bring good.

Literal Breakdown

no hay malthere is no evil+quethat+por bienfor good+no vengadoes not come

◇ Mental Image

A dark cloud with a silver lining.

◈ When to Use

A friend loses their job, but then finds a better one.

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries to offer hope and encouragement in difficult times.

formal

This proverb means that even in difficult or unpleasant situations, something good can eventually come out of it.

Después de perder su trabajo, encontró un mejor empleo. No hay mal que por bien no venga.

After losing his job, he found a better one. All's well that ends well.

Synonyms

This proverb is often used to console someone who is going through a tough time, suggesting that better things may come in the future.

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