A1 Proverb Neutral

Del dicho al hecho hay un gran trecho.

Easier said than done.

Meaning

It is much harder to do something than to simply talk about it.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in everyday conversation to manage expectations in both personal and professional life. Often used with a slightly humorous tone to point out someone's over-ambitious plans.

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Don't overthink it

Just memorize the whole phrase as a single block of sound.

Meaning

It is much harder to do something than to simply talk about it.

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Don't overthink it

Just memorize the whole phrase as a single block of sound.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Del dicho al hecho hay un gran _______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: trecho

The phrase is a fixed proverb ending in 'trecho'.

What does this phrase mean?

When do you use this phrase?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone makes a promise that is hard to keep.

It highlights the difficulty of execution.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Del dicho al hecho hay un gran _______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: trecho

The phrase is a fixed proverb ending in 'trecho'.

What does this phrase mean? Choose A2

When do you use this phrase?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone makes a promise that is hard to keep.

It highlights the difficulty of execution.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if used carefully to show you understand the complexity of a task.

Related Phrases

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Mucho ruido y pocas nueces

similar

Lots of noise and few nuts.

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