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A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda

The early bird catches the worm

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'God helps those who rise early'. Encourages being proactive and starting things early to get the best results.

See It in Context

Me levanté a las seis para hacer cola. A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.

I got up at six to queue. The early bird catches the worm.

—¿Por qué llegas tan pronto? —A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.

—Why do you arrive so early? —The early bird catches the worm.

Consiguió las mejores entradas porque llegó primero. A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.

She got the best tickets because she arrived first. The early bird catches the worm.