perro que ladra no muerde

/ˈper.ro ke ˈlað.ɾa no ˈmwer.ðe/
proverb★Intermediate◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
A person who talks a lot but does not take action.
Literal Meaning
A dog that barks does not bite.
Literal Breakdown
perrodog+quethat+ladrabarks+nonot+muerdebite
◇ Mental Image
A dog barking loudly but not actually biting.
◈ When to Use
When someone is threatening but not following through.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb is used to describe someone who is all talk and no action.
informal

A person who talks a lot but does not take action.

No te preocupes por él, es un perro que ladra no muerde.

Don't worry about him, he's all talk and no action.

0
Diccionario Español-Inglés