Spanish Sayings: GALLINA VIEJA DA BUEN CALDO

Here is another illustration of a popular Spanish saying: gallina vieja da buen caldo.

Spanish Saying: GALLINA VIEJA DA BUEN CALDO

• Literal Translation:
The old hen gives good broth

• Meaning:
Experience matters. In many cases this saying has a sexual connotation: just because a women is older does not mean she won’t be a good lover.

• Example:
“Y me gustan las veteranas, las adultas, porque gallina vieja da buen caldo. Eso decía Luzbel”

@Pontifex_es @belindapop @NoticiasRCN Y ME GUSTAN LAS VETERANAS LAS ADULTAS PORQUE GALLINA VIEJA DA BUEN CALDO ESO DECIA LUZBEL

— JESUCRISTO DIOS (@raulbonilla33) July 24, 2014

This drawing is featured in Speaking Phrase Boricua, a book that collects and translates popular sayings and phrases used in Puerto Rico (and other Spanish speaking countries).

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