Dichos (en. Sayings)

/ˈdi.tʃos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Phrases or expressions that convey a teaching or truth.

There are many sayings that reflect popular wisdom.

Hay muchos dichos que reflejan la sabiduría popular.

Sayings that are used in daily conversation.

The saying 'better late than never' is used to justify a delay.

El dicho 'más vale tarde que nunca' se utiliza para justificar un retraso.

Expressions that are repeated in certain cultures.

Some sayings are characteristic of Hispanic culture.

Algunos dichos son característicos de la cultura hispana.

The term 'saying' derives from the Latin 'dictus', which means 'what has been said'.

Said and done

It refers to something being done immediately after being mentioned.

Dicho y hecho

He said

It is used to refer to another person and their quoted opinion or advice.

El dijo

In said and done

It indicates that actions must match words.

En dicho y en hecho

proverb

A brief popular expression that usually conveys a teaching.

refrán

aphorism

A brief and meaningful statement that expresses a principle or truth.

aforismo

maxim

A rule or principle that serves as a guide in conduct.

máxima

Popular saying used in everyday situations.

I told you not to worry, well, in this case, 'the saying comes true'!

Te dije que no te preocuparas, ¡bueno, en este caso, 'el dicho se hace realidad'!

Phrase that encapsulates general wisdom.

That saying 'where there’s smoke, there’s fire' is very true in many cases.

Ese dicho de 'donde hay humo, hay fuego' es muy cierto en muchos casos.