sangre por sangre
/sanɡɾe poɾ sanɡɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'blood in blood out' is translated into Spanish as sangre por sangre.
The phrase is used to describe a cycle of revenge where violence is repaid with violence.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike the English idiom which uses 'in/out' to imply a cycle, the Spanish equivalent uses the preposition por to express the concept of equivalence or retaliation.
How do you pronounce it?
/sanɡɾe poɾ sanɡɾe/
Did you know?
- The word sangre is a distant relative of the English word 'sanguine', which describes a person who is optimistic or cheerful. In a historical medical context, it referred to someone with a temperament dominated by blood.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, referring to la sangre is often a euphemism for family lineage and hereditary honor rather than just the liquid in the body.
- While sangre means 'blood', it is also used in expressions like de sangre fría to describe someone who is cold-hearted or calculating.
Examples in context
- ¡Claro! Es muy impactante cómo retratan el código de lealtad. "Sangre por sangre" es una excelente traducción al español.Sure! It is very impactful how they portray the code of loyalty. 'Sangre por sangre' is an excellent translation into Spanish.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a violent conflict in a movie.
- AlejandroParece que la historia solo busca sangre por sangre.It seems like the story only seeks blood in blood out.
- MaríaTienes razón, Alejandro, es un ciclo sin fin.You are right, Alejandro, it is an endless cycle.
- Alejandro¿Crees que alguien pueda detenerlo?Do you think anyone can stop it?
- MaríaEs difícil romper la lógica de sangre por sangre.It is difficult to break the logic of blood in blood out.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries por, sangre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
