Spanish Proverbs: a glimpse into the culture

A proverb is a traditional saying of popular origin and use and by definition, of anonymous authorship, with a didactic, moral or even philosophical intention.

It is also defined by El Colegio de México as a popular saying or sentence that is expressed in a phrase that gives advice or draws a moral. In other words, they are sentences that seek to leave teachings and learnings that people can follow in certain situations in their lives. Spanish proverbs offer a glimpse into the values and beliefs of Spanish-speaking cultures, reminding us that language is not just a means of communication, but also a window into a culture's way of thinking.