Cuando el río suena es porque algo trae

This phrase is used to express that rumors or gossip usually have some truth to them. It is comparable to the English saying 'Where there's smoke, there's fire.'

Examples

• Spanish: No sé si ellos realmente están saliendo, pero 'cuando el río suena es porque algo trae'.
• English: I don't know if they are really dating, but 'where there's smoke, there's fire.'