In Spanish, the preposition “a” has different uses, and following some of those uses, it appears in a very curious way at the beginning of popular proverbs. Thus, it not only gives meaning and structure to the sentence, but also the sticky rhythm typical of proverbs.

We share several that invite us to be optimistic and persevering.

 

A invierno lluvioso, verano abundoso.
April showers bring May flowers.

A ningún tonto le amarga un dulce.
Something’s  better than nothing.

A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.
The early bird gets the worm.