por fora, bela viola; por dentro, pão bolorento

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Rhythmic proverb. Literal meaning: "Outside, a nice viola. Inside, mouldy bread."

Proverb[edit]

por fora, bela viola; por dentro, pão bolorento

  1. beauty is only skin deep (a person’s character is more important than their outward appearance)
  2. a person appears to have good intentions, but in fact has not

See also[edit]

Proverbs with similar meaning:

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