buena fama hurto encubre

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “good reputation covers over a theft”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌbwena ˌfama ˌuɾto enˈkubɾe/ [ˌbwe.na ˌfa.ma ˌuɾ.t̪o ẽŋˈku.β̞ɾe]

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• Syllabification: bue‧na fa‧ma hur‧to en‧cu‧bre

Proverb

buena fama hurto encubre

1. You can get away with murder if you've built up a reputation of being honest