This phrase literally translates to 'A boat that doesn't move doesn't reach port'. It is used to express the idea that if you don't make an effort or take action, you will not achieve your goals or objectives.
Examples
- Spanish: Si no estudias, no aprobarás el examen. Como dice el refrán, 'barco que no anda no llega a puerto'.
- English: If you don't study, you won't pass the exam. As the saying goes, 'a boat that doesn't move doesn't reach port'.