This Spanish saying translates literally as 'he who gets married, wants a house'. It is used to suggest that when someone takes on new responsibilities, they should be prepared to deal with all the associated tasks or obligations.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre ha sido un soltero empedernido, pero ahora que ha conocido a Ana, dice que quiere casarse. Ya sabes, el que se casa, casa quiere.
- English: Juan has always been a die-hard bachelor, but now that he's met Ana, he says he wants to get married. You know, he who gets married, wants a house.