A saying that signifies 'those who don't ask don't get', indicating that if one doesn't express or show their needs, they will not be fulfilled. Examples Spanish: Si no pides un aumento, nunca lo recibirás. Como dicen, 'el que no llora no mama'. English: If you don't ask for a raise, you'll never get it. […]

This phrase literally translates to 'He who doesn't do it at the entrance, does it at the exit.' It is used to mean that if someone doesn't do something correctly at the beginning, they will have to correct it at the end. Examples Spanish: Si no estudias bien para tu examen, tendrás que retomarlo. Como […]

This phrase literally translates to 'God doesn't hear the one who doesn't speak'. It is a popular Spanish saying used to encourage people to speak up for what they want or need, as silence won't get them anywhere. Examples Spanish: Si quieres un aumento de sueldo, debes pedirlo. Recuerda, el que no habla, Dios no […]

This phrase literally translates to 'He who doesn't take advice, doesn't get old'. It's a way of saying that if you don't listen to advice or learn from others, you may not live long or succeed in life. Examples Spanish: Siempre le decía a mi hermano, 'el que no coge consejos, no llega a viejo', […]

This phrase is not exactly a slang, but a popular saying in Spanish, which means 'He who doesn't learn, it's because he doesn't want to'. It's used to express that when someone doesn't learn or understand something, it's not due to a lack of resources or opportunities, but due to their own lack of interest […]

A phrase literally translated as 'he who needs, searches.' It is used to express that those who are in need or want something will take the initiative to look for it. Examples Spanish: No voy a ayudar a Juan a encontrar un nuevo trabajo. Como dice el dicho, 'el que necesita busca'. English: I'm not […]

This phrase is used to express that everyone's destiny is pre-determined and people will inevitably become what they are meant to be. Examples Spanish: Aunque intentó evitar seguir el negocio familiar, al final se demostró que el que nace para toro del cielo le caen los cuernos. English: Even though he tried to avoid following […]

This phrase is used to express that a person who is born with certain characteristics or in a certain condition, will hardly change throughout their life. Examples Spanish: Siempre ha sido muy tacaño, ya sabes lo que dicen 'el que nace para chavito prieto nunca llega a vellón'. English: He has always been very stingy, […]

This is a popular saying in Spanish that literally translates as 'He who is born to be a firefighter, his hat falls from the sky.' It is used to express the idea that everyone has a predetermined destiny or path in life, and the necessary tools or abilities for it will come naturally. Examples Spanish: […]

This phrase translates to 'He who promises a lot, delivers little.' It is often used to express skepticism towards someone who makes grand promises but rarely follows through. Examples Spanish: 'No confíes tanto en Juan. Ya sabes lo que dicen: el que mucho promete, poco cumple.' English: 'Don't trust Juan too much. You know what […]

This phrase is used to express that those who take on many tasks or responsibilities often accomplish less, as they can't focus on everything at once. It's similar to the English saying, 'Jack of all trades, master of none.' Examples Spanish: No puedes ser presidente del club de ajedrez, estrella del equipo de fútbol y […]

A phrase that means 'the one who does something wrong must face the consequences'. It's equivalent to the English saying 'you reap what you sow'. Examples Spanish: Robó el dinero de su amigo. Ya verás, el que la hace la paga. English: He stole his friend's money. You'll see, he who does it pays for […]

This phrase is not exactly a slang, but rather a proverb. It translates to 'He who plays out of necessity loses by obligation'. It is used to express that when one is forced to do something (especially risky things like gambling), they are more likely to fail or suffer the consequences because the pressure or […]

This phrase is not slang, but a well-known proverb in Spanish. It literally translates to 'He who plays with fire gets burned.' It means that risky behavior can lead to trouble or negative consequences. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está metiéndose en problemas, ya sabes lo que dicen, 'el que juega con fuego se quema'. English: […]

This saying translates to 'He who makes the law, makes the trap.' It is often used to express the notion that those who create rules are often the ones who also create ways to avoid or break them. Examples Spanish: El político prometió combatir la corrupción, pero ya sabes, el que hace la ley hace […]

This phrase translates as 'the one who saves always finds'. It is used to indicate that those who save or keep things will eventually find a use or benefit for them. Examples Spanish: Guardé esos libros de la escuela secundaria y ahora mi hijo los necesita para su clase. Como dice el dicho, 'el que […]

A popular saying that translates to 'He who waits, despairs.' It means that waiting for something often causes anxiety or despair. Examples Spanish: No puedo quedarme sentado aquí esperando su llamada, ya sabes lo que dicen, 'el que espera desespera'. English: I can't just sit here waiting for her call, you know what they say, […]

This phrase literally translates to 'He who sleeps with children wakes up wet.' It is a warning or advice that means if you involve yourself with people who are inexperienced or immature, you may face unnecessary complications or problems. Examples Spanish: Si sigues trabajando con ese equipo de novatos, recuerda: el que duerme con niños […]

Used to indicate that the person who takes the initiative or acts first has an advantage, similar to the English saying 'The early bird catches the worm'. Examples Spanish: En los negocios, siempre recuerdo el dicho 'el que da primero da dos veces'. English: In business, I always remember the saying 'the one who strikes […]

This phrase is used to indicate that if you give everything you have, you may end up having to ask for things yourself. It's a warning about the risks of being too generous or not saving for the future. Examples Spanish: No deberías dar todos tus ahorros a esa causa, recuerda que 'el que da […]

A Canarian saying that means 'he who eats gofio (a type of Canarian flour) chokes'. It is used to express the idea that those who undertake difficult tasks without adequate preparation may encounter problems. Examples Spanish: Juan intentó reparar el coche él mismo sin tener experiencia alguna. Ya sabes lo que dicen, 'el que come […]

This phrase literally translates to 'He who sings scares away his troubles'. It is used to express the idea that singing or expressing one's problems can help to overcome them. Examples Spanish: No te preocupes por él, siempre se siente mejor después de cantar. Ya sabes, 'el que canta sus penas espanta'. English: Don't worry […]

This phrase literally translates to 'he who is silent grants'. It is used to imply that silence or non-response to a situation or question is seen as an agreement or acceptance to the situation or fact. Examples Spanish: '¿Eres tú el que comió mi torta? No respondes, así que el que calla otorga.' English: 'Are […]

'El que busca encuentra' is a Spanish slang phrase that translates directly to 'He who seeks, finds.' It is used to convey the idea that anyone who puts in the effort to look for something will eventually find it. Examples Spanish: Si sigues buscando trabajo, pronto encontrarás algo. Recuerda, el que busca encuentra. English: If […]

This phrase literally translates as 'He who roasts two rabbits at once, one always burns.' It is a popular Spanish idiom that means trying to do two things at once often results in not doing either of them well. Examples Spanish: Estás estudiando para tu examen y viendo una película al mismo tiempo. Recuerda, el […]

This is a popular saying which means 'he who kills by the sword, dies by the sword', indicating that one's actions will have consequences of the same nature. Examples Spanish: Roberto siempre fue violento con los demás, pero el que a hierro mata a hierro muere. Ahora está en la cárcel por asalto. English: Roberto […]

This phrase is not slang, but rather a proverb which translates to 'He who sows, harvests'. It means that the actions one takes have consequences, whether good or bad, much like planting a seed and then reaping the fruits of that plant later. Examples Spanish: Siempre le decía a mi hijo, el que siembra, cosecha. […]

This phrase literally translates to 'The fish dies by the mouth'. It is a Spanish slang used to warn that loose talk can lead to trouble, similar to the English saying 'loose lips sink ships'. Examples Spanish: Deberías tener cuidado con lo que dices. Recuerda, el pez muere por la boca. English: You should be […]

This phrase is a proverb, not a slang, that translates directly as 'the big fish always eats the small fish'. It is used to express the situation where the powerful or wealthy take advantage of those who are less powerful or wealthy. Examples Spanish: En la industria de la música, 'el pez grande siempre come […]

This phrase literally translates to 'the harmed one is the last one to know.' It is used to indicate a situation where someone is the last to find out about a situation or event that directly affects or harms them. Examples Spanish: María descubrió que su novio la engañaba con su mejor amiga. Como siempre, […]