April showers bring May flowers en · X
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.
- (broadly, figuratively) A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy.
Relateds
every dark cloud has a silver lining · ne'er cast a clout till May be out
Translations (4)
es marzo ventoso y abril lluvioso sacan a mayo florido y hermoso (Translations) · cmn 塞翁失馬，焉知非福 /塞翁失马 (Translations) · cmn 焉知非福 (Translations) · es año de nieves, año de bienes (Translations)