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
Dios que da la llaga, da la medicina.
English Equivalent
God sends cold after clothes.
Literal Translation
The god who gives the wound, gives the medicine.
Spanish Saying
Donde hay patron, no manda marinero.
English Equivalent
What the boss says goes.
Literal Translation
Where there is a skipper, the seaman/sailor does not rule.
Spanish Saying
El errar es humano - perdonar es divino.
English Equivalent
To err is human - to forgive is divine.
Literal Translation
To err is human - to forgive is divine.
Spanish Saying
El mayor aborrecimiento, en el amor tiene su cimiento.
English Equivalent
The greatest hate springs from the greatest love.
Literal Translation
The greatest hatred in love has its foundation.