Spanish Proverbs

Spanish Proverbs distill wit from an Iberian crossroads shaped by Roman roads, Moorish Al‑Andalus, and the Reconquista. They praise honor and family, mock pride, and turn daily work into sharp, musical advice.

When you're hungry, no bread is too hard. (Spanish Proverb)
No fly gets into a shut mouth. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
Half the truth is often a whole lie. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
One wolf does not bite another. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
The fox knows a lot, but a woman in love knows even more. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
A friend in need is a friend indeed. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
A north wind has no corn, and a poor man no friend. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
Don't speak unless you can improve on the silence. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
Books are hindrances to persisting stupidity. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
God gives almonds to one who has no teeth. (Spanish Proverb)
To deny everything is to confess everything. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
Curses on accounts with relations. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
It is beautiful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
There's no smoke without fire. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
God helps the early riser. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
We'll just have to make do. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
Talking about bulls is altogether different from being in the arena. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
If the devil is going to take me,” said the courtesan, "let it be in a coach. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
A bad excuse is better than none. (Spanish Proverb)
A bad mother wishes for good children. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
At an ambuscade of villains a man does better with his feet than his hands. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
At an auction keep your mouth shut. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
Bargains are dear. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
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