Fun Spanish Language Sayings to Know for Beginners
August 08, 2025Categories: Language Learning, Podcast Episode
Learn Spanish: Your First Steps with Alberto Rodriguez
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Spanish Language Sayings You’ll Love to Know
Hey, so I was thinking about how awesome it is that every language has these little phrases or sayings that don’t always make sense when you just translate them word for word. Spanish is full of these gems! They’re not only fun to say, but they really give you a sneak peek into the culture and everyday life of Spanish speakers. If you’re trying to learn Spanish or just get a bit of flavor beyond the usual basic Spanish phrases, you’re going to enjoy this.
Let me share a few popular Spanish sayings and what they really mean – the kind that might pop up in casual conversation, but could leave you scratching your head if you take them literally.
- "Más vale tarde que nunca." – This one literally translates to "Better late than never," and guess what? It means exactly that. So if you’re running behind or someone shows up late to a party, this phrase is your go-to when you want to be understanding instead of annoyed.
- "Estar en las nubes." – Literally "To be in the clouds."
This means someone is daydreaming or not paying attention. I love how poetic it is! Instead of just saying “he’s distracted,” in Spanish you can say he’s “up in the clouds.”
- "No hay mal que por bien no venga." – Okay, this one’s a mouthful! It means "There’s no bad from which good doesn’t come," or more simply "Every cloud has a silver lining."
- "Tomar el toro por los cuernos." – Translating as "Take the bull by the horns," this is exactly like the English phrase, meaning to face a problem head-on.
- "Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando." – This one means "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," encouraging you to value what you have rather than chase too many possibilities.
What’s really cool is that many of these sayings are similar to English ones, so if you’re on beginner Spanish lessons or new to a Spanish language course, these familiar ideas can make it easier to remember and appreciate the language.
But some sayings are uniquely colorful, like "¡Ojo!" which means "Watch out!" or "Careful!" It literally means "Eye!" and is super common in everyday Spanish. Or this one:
- "Ser pan comido." – Literally "to be eaten bread," but it means "It’s a piece of cake" or something super easy.
How fun is that? Instead of saying it’s easy, you say it’s bread eaten – as if it’s something you just gobbled up without effort. You can definitely use this phrase to motivate yourself when trying to pick up Spanish for beginners.
Learning phrases like these also makes you sound a little more native and less textbook. Plus, when you use popular sayings in conversation, it shows off your cultural knowledge, which is always a win.
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So to wrap it up: Whether you’re starting out with a Spanish language course, or just want some fun basic Spanish phrases to spice up your chats and impress your Spanish-speaking friends, remember these sayings. They’re like little windows into the culture, and they’re way more fun than memorizing lists of vocabulary.
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