Al que madruga, Dios le ayuda.

“The early riser gets God's help.”

Diligence and starting early are rewarded.

Más vale tarde que nunca.

“Better late than never.”

Completing something late is still better than never doing it.

En boca cerrada no entran moscas.

“Flies don't enter a closed mouth.”

Staying quiet keeps you out of trouble.

No hay mal que por bien no venga.

“There is no bad from which good does not come.”

Even misfortune can eventually lead to something positive.

Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.

“The shrimp that falls asleep is swept away by the current.”

Losing focus or vigilance costs you your opportunity.

Más vale pájaro en mano que cien volando.

“A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying.”

A small certain gain is better than a large uncertain one.