Understanding Spanish Idioms: A Quiz

What does the Spanish idiom 'Buscar al príncipe azul' mean?

• To seek out a rare blue artifact

• To search for Prince Charming

• To look for a green-colored prince

• To find a royal treasure

What is the English equivalent of the Spanish idiom 'Encontrar a tu media naranja'?

• To find something you lost

• To find your soulmate

• To meet your match in sports

• To discover a new fruit

What does 'Más vale pájaro en mano, que cien volando' translate to in English?

• Follow your heart, not your head

• Better a flying bird than a sitting duck

• One in the hand is better than ten on the roof

• A bird in the hand is better than a hundred flying

Which idiom is used to describe a well-dressed person in Spanish?

• Con traje nuevo

• De punta en blanco

• Vestido de gala

• Elegante como un gato

What does the idiom 'Ponerse rojo como un tomate' mean?

• For a food to be as juicy as a tomato

• To be very tired

• To turn red from embarrassment or anger

• To ripen like a tomato

What is the meaning of 'Darle la vuelta a la tortilla' in a metaphorical sense?

• To turn the tables or change the situation drastically

• To flip a decision

• To cook an omelet on both sides

• To change the topic of conversation

What does 'Ser pan comido' mean?

• To be easily digestible

• To be a piece of cake (easy, not complicated, not hard)

• To be a piece of bread

• To be very complex & difficult

Which idiom means to act mean or be in a bad mood?

• Tener un humor de gatos

• Ser feliz

• Estar de buen humor

• Tener un humor de perros

What does 'No tener pelos en la lengua' imply?

• To be bald

• To be mute

• To be straightforward and outspoken

• To have a smooth talk

What is the English equivalent of 'Meter la pata'?

• To trip over

• To make a step forward

• To step on a trap

• To put your foot in your mouth