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 about him, he always feels better after singing. You know, 'he who sings scares away his troubles'.