tener sangre azul
have blue blood
'Tener sangre azul' is a Spanish idiom meaning 'to have blue blood'. This statement doesn't refer to the actual color of one's blood, but is a metaphor interpreted as 'being of noble or royal descent'. It originated from the belief that noble people, who did not labor in the sun, had veins that appeared blue under their skin. In present times, it is utilized to refer to someone from a high social class.
Example sentences using: tener sangre azul
A pesar de ser humilde, él siempre se comporta como si tuviera sangre azul.
Despite being humble, he always behaves as if he had blue blood.
This phrase refers to a humble man behaving as if he were of noble or royal descent, which is what 'blue blood' symbolizes in this context.
Los que tienen sangre azul suelen mantener su riqueza en la familia.
Those who have blue blood usually keep their wealth in the family.
The phrase talks about people of high social class or nobility ('blue blood') who typically keep wealth within their family lineage.
Teniendo sangre azul, siempre ha tenido una vida fácil.
Having blue blood, she has always had an easy life.
This statement refers to a person (in this case, a woman) with noble or royal lineage ('blue blood') who has consequently lived a life of comfort and ease.