{"id":12476,"date":"2019-04-29T00:01:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T04:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/spanish\/?p=12476"},"modified":"2019-04-28T21:10:20","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T01:10:20","slug":"impart-wisdom-with-these-9-spanish-sayings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/spanish\/impart-wisdom-with-these-9-spanish-sayings\/","title":{"rendered":"Impart Wisdom with these 9 Spanish Sayings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like any other language, Spanish is rich in dichos<\/em>, or sayings. Sayings represent one of the most charming ways to impart sabidur\u00eda<\/em> (wisdom) to future generations.<\/p>\n

Sayings are great when learning new vocabulary, getting to know a new culture, and accessing basic truths to be applied in any kind of situation. Additionally, they make you sound more natural and let you spice up your repertorio ling\u00fc\u00edstico<\/em> (linguistic repertoire).<\/p>\n

For all these reasons and more, a language learning process should never be complete without learning them. So, let\u2019s take a look at these nine common Spanish sayings.<\/p>\n

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1)<\/strong> A caballo regalado no se le mira el colmillo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: Don\u2019t look at the tooth of a gift horse.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Don\u2019t look a gift horse in the mouth.<\/p>\n

Meaning: Don\u2019t ever look for flaws in something given as a present or donation.<\/p>\n

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2) A cada cochino le llega su s\u00e1bado<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: Every pig has its Saturday.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Every turkey has its thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

Meaning: In the end, you will get what you deserve.<\/p>\n

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3) Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: Even if the monkey dresses in silk, she will still be a monkey.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: You can put lipstick on a pig, put it is still a pig.<\/p>\n

Meaning: Changing your appearance doesn\u2019t change who you are at all.<\/p>\n

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4) Camar\u00f3n que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: The shrimp that falls asleep is swept away by the current.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: You snooze, you lose.<\/p>\n

Meaning: Circumstances may completely overwhelm you if you stop being careful or alert.<\/p>\n

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5) Cuando el r\u00edo suena, agua lleva (alternatively, piedras trae)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: When the river makes noise, water (alternatively, stones) it carries.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Where there\u2019s smoke, there\u2019s fire.<\/p>\n

Meaning: When rumors are heard, there\u2019s probably a figment of truth behind them.<\/p>\n

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6) Dime con qui\u00e9n andas y te dir\u00e9 qui\u00e9n eres<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: Tell me who you hang out with and I\u2019ll tell you who you are.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Birds of a feather flock together.<\/p>\n

Meaning: Who you choose to spend time with may reflect who you are.<\/p>\n

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7) Guerra avisada no mata soldado\u2026 Y si lo mata es por descuidado<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: A war noticed won\u2019t kill a soldier\u2026 And if it does, then he was careless.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Forewarned is forearmed; a danger foreseen is half avoided.<\/p>\n

Meaning: It is always wise to be cautious and take measures before a perceived risk.<\/p>\n

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8) Ojos que no ven, coraz\u00f3n que no siente<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: Eyes that don\u2019t see, heart that doesn\u2019t feel.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Out of sight, out of mind.<\/p>\n

Meaning: If you don\u2019t see what\u2019s happening, then you don\u2019t think about it; what you don\u2019t know can\u2019t hurt you.<\/p>\n

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9) Quien se fue a Sevilla perdi\u00f3 su silla<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literal translation: Whoever went to Seville lost his seat.<\/p>\n

English equivalent: Move your feet, lose your seat.<\/p>\n

Meaning: Don\u2019t let go of either an opportunity or a good situation, as it may be taken away by someone else.<\/p>\n

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Next time you hang out with your Spanish-speaking counterparts, make sure you include these sayings and wow them with your fluent Spanish skills.<\/p>\n

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Is there any equivalent of these sayings in your native language? Let me know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Like any other language, Spanish is rich in dichos, or sayings. Sayings represent one of the most charming ways to impart sabidur\u00eda (wisdom) to future generations. Sayings are great when learning new vocabulary, getting to know a new culture, and accessing basic truths to be applied in any kind of situation. Additionally, they make you…<\/p>\n

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