a mal tiempo buena cara — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin AmericaGeneral Spanishproverbialneutral
  • Adopt a brave or cheerful attitude in the face of adversity or unfavorable circumstances.
  • Maintain a positive disposition when confronted with difficulties.

  Examples

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  • Aunque perdimos el partido, a mal tiempo buena cara y seguimos entrenando con entusiasmo.

    Even though we lost the game, we put on a brave face and kept training enthusiastically.

  • Cuando la crisis económica afectó a la familia, decidieron a mal tiempo buena cara para no desanimarse.

    When the economic crisis hit the family, they chose to face it bravely so as not to get discouraged.

  • A mal tiempo buena cara, dijo Ana mientras enfrentaba su enfermedad con optimismo.

    Put on a brave face, Ana said as she faced her illness with optimism.

  • En tiempos difíciles, a mal tiempo buena cara es el lema que nos mantiene unidos y fuertes.

    In difficult times, putting on a brave face is the motto that keeps us united and strong.