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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 5
Los ke kaminan en el kamino derecho kaminan en el kamino estrecho Those who walk the straight path walk the narrow path.
Topics 527
Refrán № 523 Ladino
Vestir al uzo, Komer al gusto

Dress according to custom, eat according to taste.

8 Nov 2026
Refrán № 524 Ladino
Ya Avlo ya lo espajo

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

40 Nov 2026
Refrán № 525 Ladino
Yaves viejas no avren puertas muevas

Old keys do not open new doors.

15 Nov 2026
Refrán № 526 Ladino
Yerno komo el sol de invierno

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

14 Nov 2026
Refrán № 527 Ladino
Yerros de kazados ke no sepan vizindados

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

24 Nov 2026
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