Phrase · 📜 Proverbs & sayings
Quem tem boca vai a Roma.
If you don't know, just ask.
C2proverb: asking for directions or helplearned as a wholeAudio · coming soon
Why every word is where it is
Quempronounwho, whoeversing.temverbhaster · present · 3rd sing.boca1nounmouthfem. · sing.vaiverbgoesir · present · 3rd sing.aprepositionto, atRomanounRome.
- Quem → tem: quem tem boca: condition
- vai → Roma: ir a Roma
Word for word: “Who has a mouth goes to Rome.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Having a mouth = being able to ask.