Every language has their own expressions and idioms unique to the culture. Many are the same across languages, some change a few words, and some completely change the characters. Enjoy this list of 10 popular Spanish idioms that can help you practice your Spanish and gain some insight into the Spanish culture. Be sure to follow us on twitter to get your daily dose of Spanish idioms delivered direct to you!
| # | Spanish | English (Literal) | English (Translation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quien no arriesga, no gana |
Who doesn’t risk, doesn’t win | Nothing ventured, nothing gained |
| 2 | Estar como una cabra |
To be like a goat | To be crazy |
| 3 | No buscarle las pulgas al perro |
Don’t look for fleas on the dog | Let sleeping dogs lie |
| 4 | Feliz como unas castañuelas | Happy as castanets | Happy as a clam |
| 5 | No dejes para mañana lo que puedas hacer hoy | Don’t leave for tomorrow that which you can do today | Don’t put off till tomorrow what can be done today |
| 6 | Irse por las ramas |
To go by the branches | To beat around the bush |
| 7 | Quien fue a Sevilla, perdidó su silla |
He who went to Sevilla, lost his seat | You snooze, you loose |
| 8 | Hacer el mono | To do the monkey | To monkey around |
| 9 | Muchos generales para tan pocos soldados | Many generals for so few soldiers | Too many chiefs, not enough Indians |
| 10 | A caballo regalado no le mires el diente |
A gifted horse, don’t look at the teeth | Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth |
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