¡Hoy es martes meditativo! (Today is meditative Tuesday!)
La fecha es el treinta (30) de abril del año dos mil veinticuatro. (The date is April 30, 2024.)
El dicho de la semana es:
El que se fue a la Villa, perdió su silla.
(The saying of the week is: The one who went to Villa lost his seat.)
This Mexican refrain has its roots in a Spanish refrain, substituting the original “Sevilla” with “Villa” to refer to the Guadalupe Basilica. This phrase is used to highlight how absence can lead to a loss of possessions or privileges. On another note, it can mean that the opportunities that one person takes for granted can be grabbed by someone else.
Practice saying this phrase whenever you pass up a good opportunity.
Can you think of a similar saying in English? Please share it with us.
¡Que tengas un martes mejor! (May you have a better Tuesday!)
L. A. Feliz