Paraguayan expressions often blend Spanish and Guaraní influences. “Mbareté” is a Guaraní word often used to describe strength or resilience. “El que entre lobos anda, a aullar aprende” (He who walks among wolves learns to howl) warns about the influence of one’s company. “No hay mal que dure cien años, ni cuerpo que lo resista” (There’s no evil that lasts a hundred years, nor body that can endure it) offers hope in difficult times.
