el que mucho abarca, poco aprieta

/el ke ˈmu.tʃo aˈβaɾ.ka ˈpo.ko aˈpɾje.ta/
proverb★Intermediate◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
Someone who tries to do too many things at once will not do any of them well.
Literal Meaning
He who much covers, little squeezes.
Literal Breakdown
el quehe who+mucho abarcamuch covers+poco aprietalittle squeezes
◇ Mental Image
A person trying to hug or cover too many things at once, ending up not hugging any of them tightly.
◈ When to Use
This proverb is often used to advise someone not to take on too many tasks or responsibilities at the same time.
◉ Cultural Note
This is a traditional Spanish proverb that has been used for centuries to convey the importance of focus and prioritization.
informal

This proverb means that someone who tries to do too many things at once will not do any of them well.

Juan intentó hacer cinco cosas al mismo tiempo y no hizo ninguna bien.

Juan tried to do five things at the same time and didn't do any of them well.

Synonyms

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