Classic / Phrases
No hay mal que por bien no venga
Something good can come out of a bad situation. Today's setback might have a surprise upside.
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01Every cloud has a silver lining.
A familiar English idea gets a memorable Spanish phrase full of everyday optimism.
Hear it in everyday life
Perdí el vuelo, pero pude pasar otra noche con mi familia. No hay mal que por bien no venga.
I missed my flight, but I got to spend another night with my family. Every cloud has a silver lining.
Cancelaron el viaje y ahorramos dinero. No hay mal que por bien no venga.
They canceled the trip and we saved money. Every cloud has a silver lining.
No me dieron ese trabajo, pero encontré uno mejor. No hay mal que por bien no venga.
I didn't get that job, but I found a better one. Every cloud has a silver lining.
Make it yours
Your canceled plans led to a lovely afternoon at home. Say: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”