The 95 most popular Spanish sayings (and what they mean)

Spain, like all countries, also has its popular sayings that have become a tradition since in them are concentrated a series of stories that come from ancient times and that have passed from generation to generation, until they become something everyday. Many Spanish sayings have crossed its borders, so its meaning varies according to the region.

Great sayings, proverbs and popular sayings of Spain

Next, we leave the best sayings of Spain and their meaning so that you can use them in every situation that occurs daily.

1. Love with love heals.

When we suffer from a disappointment, having the help and love of other people helps us recover quickly.

2. A good hunger no hard bread.

When you are hungry, it doesn't matter what food you eat, everything tastes great.

3. To cry to the valley.

Words that are said to someone who has problems and we do not want to hear it.

4. God helps he who rises early.

He highlights the importance of meeting work or study hours.

5. After the storm, comes the calm.

Every problem also brings its solution.

6. You can not get something out of nothing.

It is a saying that applies when there is no money, so you can not buy anything.

7. He who sows winds reaps storms.

If we are not good, we cannot expect others to be good to us as well.

8. Not all that glitters is gold.

You have to be careful with people or situations that seem very good, but you have to know in depth.

9. Like father Like Son.

A saying that is put into practice to indicate any physical resemblance or attitude between children and parents.

10. Between parents and children, do not put your snouts.

Don't get into family arguments.

11. He who spits up, falls on him.

You have to be careful what you say or how you act.

12. The one who went to Seville lost his chair.

We must learn to value what we have or the affection we receive, so as not to lose them.

13. The one who gives away well sells, if the one who receives understands it.

If you give advice and the recipient puts it into practice, that is one of the best gifts you get.

14. Shepherds meeting, dead sheep.

When we have a task and it is not done, the result can be fatal.

15. Some people spend a real on matches to look for an ochavillo.

It means that we all make mistakes in life.

16. From the San Francisco pot he eats four and eats five.

Everyone is welcome to eat at home.

17. By the mouth dies the fish.

You have to be careful with what you say.

18. Strong sweet potato.

It is a saying widely used in the Canary Islands to refer to a liar, irresponsible and incompetent person.

19. The bell does not go to mass, but it warns.

We must be aware of all the notices that reach us even when they are insignificant.

20. Silence is consent.

Silence can be worth a thousand words.

21. Where is Vicente going? Where people go.

It refers to the fact that you should not let yourself be carried away by others.

22. Lacks a shower or lacks water.

Very popular expression that means that a person is immature or lacks growth.

23. No evil lasts forever.

We should not worry about a situation or problem, because there is always an effective solution.

24. He who waits despairs.

When we expect something, we do not know for sure if it will happen.

25. Every cloud has a silver lining.

We should always expect something good in the face of a problem or bad situation.

26. In a blacksmith's house, a wooden hoe.

It is very common to apply it to those people who have a profession or trade and do not use it at home.

27. I fried it warm.

It refers to the importance of doing something at the time. It also applies to know that food must be eaten hot or it will no longer taste the same.

28. La Carraca's commandments: that each one smoke from his flask.

Each person must see to their own well-being.

29. Pícamelo often that I want it for the hookah.

It refers to when a person does not understand what is being said to him.

30. Those who do not want broth are given two cups.

It applies to those people who for comfort or liveliness do not want to do something that is asked of them.

31. In the liar's mouth, the thruth becomes doubtful.

You cannot trust a person who is usually a liar.

32. Taking water to the sea, that would be raving.

Do not do something that is neither helpful nor practical.

33. Weed never dies.

It is said of a person who is misbehaving and does not change his behavior.

34. You are like a guirre.

When a person is very thin, they are compared to the guirre, a very skinny bird that lives in the Canary Islands.

35. Barking dog, little biter.

It refers to people who say a lot but do nothing.

36. He who lives by the sword will die by the sword.

If something wrong is done, justice will always come.

37. The eyes are always young.

It is put into practice when an older person is struck by someone younger.

38. Dark north and clear Ceuta, water tomorrow.

It is a very used saying to say that a storm is coming.

39. The goat always throws the mountain.

It refers to a person who says that her behavior has changed, but that everyone knows that it is not true.

40. There is no bland story as telling it is funny.

When someone has the spark to say something, everything he says will be fun.

41. The woman and the earth, brunette.

Women and brown earth are believed to be more fertile.

42. The rabbit laughed at me the bitch.

It refers to a situation that goes wrong or arrives unexpectedly.

43. Whoever wants limpets, let his butt get wet.

It refers to people who want everything easy or effortless.

44. Rooster that does not sing something he has in his throat.

It is said of a person who does not speak out of fear or shyness.

45. More dinners than pains are the graves full.

Highlight the importance of eating healthy foods to maintain health.

46. The best in the world is Matarredonda, followed by Sevilla, Osuna and Ronda.

Andalusian saying that highlights the beauty of its land.

47. The world is a handkerchief.

It exaggerates how the world is very small or when we find someone in the least expected place.

48. A good listener, few words are enough.

When you want to explain something but it is not done correctly.

49. A gift horse does not look at the tooth.

If they give us a gift and we don't like it, this saying applies.

50. Who have a friend, have a treasure.

Friends are the family we decide to form. Appreciate them.

51. What the father achieves, the son spoils.

It refers to children who squander their parents' inheritance.

52. When in doubt, have your tongue.

It is better to remain silent when you do not know exactly what you are talking about.

53. Get a million.

It is used in those situations when one person comes up with ideas that others do not.

54. Much ado About Nothing.

It refers to someone who says a lot and does little.

55. Tears and sighs greatly unravel the wounded heart.

Negative thoughts do not lead to anything good.

56. It never rains to everyone's liking.

There is nothing that pleases all people altogether.

57. Prayer and tasty and short visit.

When making a visit, it should be very brief.

58. Friar who asks for God, asks for two.

Godly people pray for others.

59. Gone rabbit, sticks to the burrow.

For when something is done incorrectly and later it is thought that it was not the best way.

60. Bringing wine to Jerez is nonsense.

Each place has its own charms and we must enjoy them.

61. Quillo, what are we doing tonight?

It is a very peculiar way of calling a friend a child or a child.

62. Save me a baby.

It is used when talking about someone with great care and highlighting their virtues.

63. Open your eye and scatter the sight.

You have to be very cautious when doing what you want and want.

64. Each one in his house, and God in everyone's.

We have to focus on what concerns us and not on the lives of others.

65. I speak it or the wind takes it away, the writing remains on my seat.

It is always better to write things down as the words are blown away.

66. Not by getting up early, it dawns earlier.

Not by doing them quickly, things are going to be better.

67. Do the longuis.

For when we act differently in any situation.

68. Loose lips sink ships.

It is better to be silent than to speak nonsense.

69. It is never late if happiness is good.

Anything good is welcome regardless of how long it has been.

70. Water that you should not drink, let it run.

If we do not want something, the most sensible thing is to let someone else have it.

71. That waiter is a Malaje.

It applies to an unpleasant or unbearable person.

72. To mass and to the mill, don't go with the neighbor.

You always have to keep your personal life separate from your friends.

73. Better late than never.

If at the time of doing something important it was not done, there are always new opportunities to do it.

74. Longer than a day without bread.

It refers to when a very tiring trip is made. In the same way, it is said of a very tall person.

75. Book that leaves your house, if it gets lost, it carries traces.

If we lend something to a neighbor, friend or relative, surely we will not see it again.

76. To bad weather, good face.

In any difficult situation you have to be positive.

77. Lucky in the game, unlucky in love.

Love in some people is elusive.

78. One swallow does not make a summer.

We must always have the help of other people.

79. Better skill than strength.

Intelligence will always overcome brute force.

80. I was scratched.

It is when a person becomes frustrated at losing something.

81. I do not give accreditation.

Express overwhelm for a particular situation.

82. Politeness, does not remove the brave.

You always have to be polite even when you don't like the person.

83. The more you have, the more you want.

Usually we want more than we have.

84. If you search you will find.

He who wants something goes in search of it.

85. Who sings, his evil scares.

A positive attitude keeps problems away.

86. You can take your horse to the river, but you cannot force it to drink water.

We can give advice, but not force it to be put into operation.

87. One nail pulls out another nail.

A new relationship helps you forget a bad moment.

88. With you, bread and onion.

It is a way of telling someone that you are through thick and thin.

89. To the skinny dog, everything turns to fleas.

It refers to the thinness or poverty of a person.

90. What two heads for a fish broth.

It highlights the lack of intelligence of a person.

91. Money calls money.

By having capital, generating more income is much easier.

92. With an empty belly, neither shows joy.

When we have a problem, it is difficult for us to be calm.

93. Warned war does not kill soldiers.

If we are warned of one thing and do not take it into account, some surprises may occur.

94. Raise fame and go to sleep.

We must avoid acting in a way since we will be cataloged in it.

95. Throw the stone and hide the hand.

There are people who are one thing but appear to be another.