In this list of the 70 most important Spanish proverbs you will also find a reflection on what they want to teach us.
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| The 70 most important Spanish Proverbs (and meaning) |
For a long time, proverbs have been used to convey teachings. In that lies the importance of these little phrases, which have passed from generation to generation and that we should not allow to be lost.
Although they have been around for a long time, they are still valid in their teaching and also a way of understanding the world as it existed and as it is today.
That is why we must pay attention to these 70 Spanish proverbs and understand their meaning.
1. Cold chocolate, throw it into the river.
This Spanish proverb refers to the fact that if something is no longer adequate, it is best not to take it.
2. Walk me hot, people laugh.
If I feel good about what I have and I am, it doesn't matter if people laugh or say things about me.
3. In the month of San Juan, the bread is baked in the sun.
A proverb to warn about the high temperatures of summer.
4. On gifted horse, do not look at the tooth.
When we receive a gift we do not look at the monetary value.
5. Wherever you go, do what you see.
It means that in the place where we are, we adapt to their customs.
6. Not much early gets up early.
Although we hurry things come when they have to arrive.
7. To those who wake up early, God helps.
It refers to those who put the effort into doing things, God will "help" them to be done.
8. To bread, bread and wine, wine.
You have to call everything by name.
9. Bird in hand is better than a hundred flying.
It is better to be certain of something even if it seems little to have high hopes but uncertainty.
10. When you are a father, you will eat eggs.
Young people or children are told as a warning that when they are adults, they will understand what they are told.
11. Of such a stick, such splinter.
Talk about genetic inheritance or attitudes between parents and children.
12. Shrimp that falls asleep takes the current.
You have to be alert to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
13. The one born in a pot does not pass from the corridor.
When you talk about someone who, no matter how hard you try, seems to get nothing.
14. Tree that is born crooked, its trunk never straightens.
It is said that someone who acts badly will never change the way they do things.
15. Speaking of the king of Rome, the door appears.
They use it when they were talking or asking for someone and just then it arrives.
16. The one born in a pot does not pass from the corridor.
Each one is intended for a specific function.
17. To the one who approaches a good tree, a good shadow shelters him.
Who has the expertise to find a stable situation, will have the fortune of a good future.
18. To the good understanding, few words is enough.
It refers to not having to give many explanations.
19. Deaf ears to blind hearts.
This proverb talks about not paying attention to malicious words.
20. Although the monkey is dressed in silk, Mona stays.
Negative or ill-intentioned people may try to look differently but they fail
21 Habit does not make the monk.
It is not enough to dress or do things to appear to be something that is not.
22. Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel.
If we do not find out or do not witness unpleasant situations, then we are not dismayed by them.
23. He who went to Seville lost his chair.
If you went away, you could have lost your thing. Seville, by the way, is the capital of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain.
24. The world is a handkerchief.
They use it to mean that the world is small and you can meet many people in common with other people.
25. All roads lead to Rome.
It's like saying that there are many ways to get where you want.
26. Throw the house out the window.
This phrase is used when someone performs a very sumptuous event or event.
27. There are no roses without thorns.
A proverb about beauty implicitly implies a not so pleasant part.
28. Curiosity killed the cat.
We must not be too intrusive or we could be harmed.
29. Shoemaker, to your shoes.
Let each one devote himself to his own life and his chores.
30. The eyes are the mirror of the soul.
This phrase refers to the fact that the gaze tells us much more about people than we can imagine.
31. The one that covers a lot, little squeezes.
There is no point in doing many things at once, it is preferable to focus on one.
32. Prevention is better than cure.
It is best to be cautious than to regret not having had it.
33. It rains on wet.
When a person seems to be chased by bad luck.
34. The fish dies by the mouth.
We must be careful what we say.
35. Who sows winds, reaps storms.
What you do today will have consequences tomorrow.
36. A troubled river, fishermen gain.
When things get out of control, there will always be someone to take advantage.
37. Better alone than in bad company.
You don't have to prefer bad company just because you don't feel alone.
3. In the month of San Juan, the bread is baked in the sun.
A proverb to warn about the high temperatures of summer.
4. On gifted horse, do not look at the tooth.
When we receive a gift we do not look at the monetary value.
5. Wherever you go, do what you see.
It means that in the place where we are, we adapt to their customs.
6. Not much early gets up early.
Although we hurry things come when they have to arrive.
7. To those who wake up early, God helps.
It refers to those who put the effort into doing things, God will "help" them to be done.
8. To bread, bread and wine, wine.
You have to call everything by name.
9. Bird in hand is better than a hundred flying.
It is better to be certain of something even if it seems little to have high hopes but uncertainty.
10. When you are a father, you will eat eggs.
Young people or children are told as a warning that when they are adults, they will understand what they are told.
11. Of such a stick, such splinter.
Talk about genetic inheritance or attitudes between parents and children.
12. Shrimp that falls asleep takes the current.
You have to be alert to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
13. The one born in a pot does not pass from the corridor.
When you talk about someone who, no matter how hard you try, seems to get nothing.
14. Tree that is born crooked, its trunk never straightens.
It is said that someone who acts badly will never change the way they do things.
15. Speaking of the king of Rome, the door appears.
They use it when they were talking or asking for someone and just then it arrives.
16. The one born in a pot does not pass from the corridor.
Each one is intended for a specific function.
17. To the one who approaches a good tree, a good shadow shelters him.
Who has the expertise to find a stable situation, will have the fortune of a good future.
18. To the good understanding, few words is enough.
It refers to not having to give many explanations.
19. Deaf ears to blind hearts.
This proverb talks about not paying attention to malicious words.
20. Although the monkey is dressed in silk, Mona stays.
Negative or ill-intentioned people may try to look differently but they fail
21 Habit does not make the monk.
It is not enough to dress or do things to appear to be something that is not.
22. Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel.
If we do not find out or do not witness unpleasant situations, then we are not dismayed by them.
23. He who went to Seville lost his chair.
If you went away, you could have lost your thing. Seville, by the way, is the capital of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain.
24. The world is a handkerchief.
They use it to mean that the world is small and you can meet many people in common with other people.
25. All roads lead to Rome.
It's like saying that there are many ways to get where you want.
26. Throw the house out the window.
This phrase is used when someone performs a very sumptuous event or event.
27. There are no roses without thorns.
A proverb about beauty implicitly implies a not so pleasant part.
28. Curiosity killed the cat.
We must not be too intrusive or we could be harmed.
29. Shoemaker, to your shoes.
Let each one devote himself to his own life and his chores.
30. The eyes are the mirror of the soul.
This phrase refers to the fact that the gaze tells us much more about people than we can imagine.
31. The one that covers a lot, little squeezes.
There is no point in doing many things at once, it is preferable to focus on one.
32. Prevention is better than cure.
It is best to be cautious than to regret not having had it.
33. It rains on wet.
When a person seems to be chased by bad luck.
34. The fish dies by the mouth.
We must be careful what we say.
35. Who sows winds, reaps storms.
What you do today will have consequences tomorrow.
36. A troubled river, fishermen gain.
When things get out of control, there will always be someone to take advantage.
37. Better alone than in bad company.
You don't have to prefer bad company just because you don't feel alone.
38. Raise crows and they will take your eyes out.
It also means that the actions we have today will benefit or harm us tomorrow.
39. God raises them, and they come together.
It is used to refer to people who have certain similarities looking to stay together.
40. When your neighbor's beards see shaving, put yours to soak.
It is a warning that if others seem to take precautions or actions, it may be time to do the same or investigate the reasons.
41. When the river sounds, water carries.
Sometimes you have to pay attention to the rumors.
42. Barking dog does not bite.
This phrase is used to say that there are people who usually speak but do not act accordingly.
43. From saying to deed, there is a long way.
One thing is to say that something is going to be done and another to do it, many things can happen on that journey.
44. From the plate to the mouth, the soup falls.
We must not take anything for granted because although it seems that everything is said, things can change.
45. It is not richer who has more, but who least needs.
A reflection about what is important is not accumulation but learning to live with what you have.
46. Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
This famous proverb is a great lesson not to postpone what we can do.
47. Dogs cannot be tied with sausage.
It is used to say that someone is very innocent and trusts who should not trust.
48. To each saint comes his day.
Everything comes in due time.
49. In bad weather, good face.
You have to be optimistic in the most difficult times.
50. He who goes to bed with children dawns wet.
The companies we have define our current situation.
51. The one who kills the cow, as well as the one who grabs his leg, sins so much.
Everyone involved in a bad action is responsible for it.
52. No one is a prophet in his own land.
A Spanish proverb that refers to people often having little credibility within their close social circle.
53. In the absence of bread, good cakes.
When we need something, we must be content with what we do have.
54. As a ring to the finger.
This phrase is used to say that something has been perfect.
55. Whoever encompasses much, little squeezes.
It means that you have to focus on just one thing to have better results.
56. He who serves two masters, with one is wrong.
This proverb is said to indicate that it is a bad idea to serve or collaborate on two objectives at the same time as one of them will not be positive.
57. A lot of noise and few nuts.
It is a metaphor for what it means to talk a lot and not take action.
58. Each coin has two sides.
All situations or problems have as many versions as they are involved.
59. A grain does not make a barn, but it helps his partner.
While small actions do not change the world, they do help you do better.
60. He who laughs last laughs better.
You have to learn to be patient to better enjoy things and situations.
61. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
When something is needed, whoever has it becomes the most requested.
62. A full belly, happy heart.
When we have our complete basic needs, we feel happier.
63. Water that you don't have to drink, let it run.
If we are not going to use something, we must leave it for other situations or people.
64. He who does not hear advice does not get old.
You have to learn to listen to others and their experiences to be able to overcome some problems.
65. Tell me who you are with and I will tell you who you are.
The people we surround ourselves with greatly influence who we are.
66. God squeezes but does not hang.
In the face of adversities, we must know that there is always a solution and positive things.
67. Spoiled son, poorly educated.
You don't have to give everything to people because it results in a bad attitude.
68. Books and years make the man wise.
This proverb teaches us that the teachings plus experience are what give us the intelligence to live.
69. The devil is better for the old than for the devil.
It is used to say that you have to consider the opinion and advice of adult people because their experience gives them more knowledge.
70. The well learned, forever known.
If we have learned something properly, we will never forget it.
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