al mal tiempo, buena cara

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, to bad weather, (put on a) good face.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /al ˌmal ˌtjempo | ˌbwena ˈkaɾa/ [al ˌmal̪ ˌt̪jẽm.po | ˌbwe.na ˈka.ɾa]
  • Syllabification: al mal tiem‧po, bue‧na ca‧ra

Phrase

al mal tiempo, buena cara

  1. (idiomatic) when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
    Synonym: si la vida te da limones, haz limonada