Title: Stay Positive (William Baddoo)
General Information about Item:
- Proverb
- Language: Spanish
- Country of Origin: United States
- Informant: Luis Valdovinos
- Date Collected: 10/19/18
Informant Data:
- Luis Valdovinos is a junior at Dartmouth College majoring in Government. He is a member of the class of 2020. He is from Los Angeles, California. He is of Mexican-Descent. He is an undergraduate advisor for the Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies (LALACS) house.
Contextual Data:
- Luis learned this proverb a few years ago from one of his friends. The proverb was said to him when he was going through a particularly hard time. While the proverb is fairly simple, Luis said that it is still meaningful. The proverb is not specifically about family or friends, but it is almost always used in the context a family or friend giving encouragement to another family friend. Proverbs or sayings that come from people that you are close to can be powerful and help you get through emotionally and or physically challenging periods in your life.
Item:
- Original Proverb: “A mal tiempo, buena care”
- Translation:“In bad times stay positive, or at least look at it”
Associated file
Informant’s Comments:
- It’s important not to give into despair during difficult times.
Collector’s Comments:
- This proverb fits our theme even though it is not specifically about friends or family. What’s relevant is the context which it is used. It is often said by a person’s family or friends. Those are the people most likely to provide words or encouragement during hard times. The proverb has a simple structure.
Tags/Keywords:
- Spanish Proverbs
- Family
- Hope