get anything. No se puede hacer tortilla sin romper los huevos. Literal translation: One can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. Meaning/use: Alludes to the effort necessary to achieve a goal and the damage that may be done in the course of creating something new. No todas las verdades son para dichas. Literal translation: Not every truth should be said. Meaning/use: There are truths one should keep to oneself. No todo el monte es orégano. Literal translation: The whole hillside is not covered in spice. Meanings/uses: In any endeavor, not everything is easy and pleasurable. Indicates that things are not what one imagined them to be. Comments: Oregano is an aromatic plant used as a spice. It symbolizes easiness, benefit and good, since it was once used as a remedy against many illnesses. The word “oregano” is of Greek origin and means “plant that gladdens the hill”. Nunca llueve a gusto de todos. Literal translation: It never rains to everyone's taste. Meaning/use: What some find agreeable and pleasurable others find bothersome and annoying. Perro ladrador, poco mordedor.. Literal translation: A dog that barks often seldom bites. Meaning/use: Those who threaten very often likely will not able to carry out these threats. Todos los caminos llevan a Roma. Literal translation and English equivalent: All roads lead to Rome. Meaning/use: Goals can be achieved by different means. Mezclar churras con merinas. Literal translation and English equivalent: Mix churra with merino. Meaning/use: Confusing things that are totally different. Comments: Churra and Merino are two breeds of Spanish sheep, the former excelling at milk and meat while the latter excelling at wool. When they tried to inter-breed both sheep hoping to get the best of both breeds, the outcome was a total disaster. El problema es cómo hay más gente interesada que gente interesante. Literal translation and English equivalent: The problem is how there's more people interested than people interesting. Meaning/use: There are more people that are interested in others than there are people that are interesting to others. See also Paremiology Sources References Spanish language Lists of phrases Proverbs by language