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Ouvaívape ouvaípa.

“Misfortune piles onto the one who is already unlucky.”

Hard luck tends to compound itself — troubles rarely arrive alone for someone already struggling.

— Traditional Paraguay Wisdom, Paraguay

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Paraguay

Ahata roha'ârô, he'i karumbe.

“"I'll go on ahead and wait for you," said the turtle.”

Gentle irony about someone notoriously slow claiming they will be the one left waiting for others.

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Che ndaka'úi, he'i oka'úva.

“"I'm not drunk," said the drunkard.”

People rarely admit their own obvious faults, denying what everyone else can plainly see.

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Japu ha monda oñopariénte.

“Lying and stealing are relatives.”

Dishonesty tends to travel in pairs; one deception often keeps company with another.

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Gállo tuja reíma repói riñahápe.

“An old rooster is no longer fit for the fight.”

Strength and daring fade with age; every fighter eventually gives way to younger ones.

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Tanimbuguýpe opyta tata.

“Under the ashes, the fire still remains.”

Old passions or grudges can smolder quietly long after they appear to have died out.

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Aháta aju, he'i osóva.

“"I'll go and come right back," said the one who was leaving for good.”

A wry comment on empty promises to return, spoken about farewells that turn out to be final.

Source: Traditional Paraguay proverb, public-domain oral tradition