Spanish Sayings
My collection of 400+ Spanish Sayings
When learning Spanish, or any language for that matter, it is absolutely essential to get to "what makes a language unique". Learning Spanish sayings is by no means a thing that only advanced spanish speakers should do. It is fun for everyone!
The list of Spanish sayings below is arranged such that there is always an English equivalent of the Spanish saying. This makes it fun to compare and you can then read the literal translation to see whether you have understood the difference. Sometimes the sayings are strikingly similar in different languages! The fact is, that much of the Hispanic cultures is actually expressed with sayings. You will notice that when people are asked about sayings in their own language they feel priviledged to have that knowledge.
If you know of a Spanish or an English saying that you would like to add to the list please let me know. Alternatively, you can share your knowledge with more friends on Spanish Word-a-Day via the Facebook page. That way we all learn together! You can also check out this great collection of Spanish quotes.
I hope this will help you learn Spanish online and is a good source for you to learn Spanish for free!
Have fun! Saludos, Chris
Spanish Saying
Obra de común, obra de ningún.
English Equivalent
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Literal Translation
Everybody's work is nobody's work.
Spanish Saying
Perdiendo aprendí: más vale lo que aprendí que lo que perdí.
English Equivalent
Learning is better than house and land.
Literal Translation
Loosing I learned: what I learned was more valuable than what I lost.
Spanish Saying
Excusa no pedida, la culpa manifiesta.
English Equivalent
He who excuses himself accuses himself.
Literal Translation
The excuse that is not requested, manifests the fault.
Spanish Saying
No tiene raíces en ningún sitio.
English Equivalent
Home is where he hangs his hat.
Literal Translation
He doesn't have roots in any place.