Ay ten a gallena os ollos do ten os ovos. The hen’s eyes are where her eggs are. (Galician.)
Ayudándose tres, para peso de seis. Three who help each other are as good as six.
Azotan á la gata, si no hila nuestra ama. They whip the cat, if our mistress does not spin.
Azotenme en la plaza, que no lo sepan en mi casa. Let them whip me in the market-place, provided it be not known at home.
B.
Barba bien remojada, medio rapada. A beard well lathered is half shaved.
Barriga caliente, pie dormiente. The paunch warm, the foot sleepy.
Barro y cal encubran mucho mal. Clay and lime conceal much evil.
Bel hombre no es todo pobre. A handsome man is not quite poor.