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.
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A caballo regalado
no le mires el diente
Quien se fue a Sevilla,
perdió su silla
A cada cerdo le llega
su San Martín
Una golondrina
no hace verano
👉The collection of Spanish proverbs by Cervantes Institute (in Spanish)
Proverb of the Week
EN BOCA CERRADA NO ENTRAN MOSCAS
'Flies do not enter a closed mouth.'
In English, this proverb is similar to the saying 'silence is golden'.
This phrase is used to suggest that it is often better to remain silent and listen, rather than speak.