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A la vejez, viruelas.

“Smallpox in old age.”

Misfortune or hardship can strike unexpectedly even late in life.

— Traditional Ecuador Wisdom, Ecuador

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Ecuador

A buen hambre, no hay pan malo.

“When hungry enough, no bread is bad.”

Real need makes people accept what they would otherwise reject.

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition

A caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes.

“Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.”

Accept a gift graciously rather than criticizing its quality.

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Amor de lejos, amor de pendejos.

“Love from far away is a fool's love.”

Distance weakens romantic bonds; long-distance love rarely lasts.

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition

A falta de pan, buenas son las tortas.

“Lacking bread, cakes will do.”

When the ideal option is unavailable, a reasonable substitute is welcome.

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition

A grandes males, grandes remedios.

“Great ills call for great remedies.”

Serious problems require bold, decisive solutions.

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition

A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores.

“In troubled waters, the fishermen profit.”

Confusion and chaos create opportunities for those ready to seize them.

Source: Traditional Ecuador proverb, public-domain oral tradition