How Well Do You Understand Popular Spanish Sayings?

Common Spanish idioms.

Test yourself: How well do you understand popular Spanish sayings? Every language has its own collection of smart sayings. These sayings (or idioms) have a meaning that is not obvious from the individual meanings of the words. The usage of idiomatic expressions by non-native speakers can be challenging, but it is an important part of the Spanish language competence.

What are some of your favorite Spanish idioms? Have you ever had a miscommunication or misunderstanding as a result of the use of an idiom?

By Sandra Blanco from www.globalja.de