El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta.

“He who grasps too much, holds little.”

Trying to take on too many things at once means none of them get done well.

Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.

“The shrimp that falls asleep is carried off by the current.”

If you are not alert and diligent, you will lose your opportunity.

Más vale solo que mal acompañado.

“Better alone than in bad company.”

It is preferable to be by yourself than to keep company that harms you.

A buen entendedor, pocas palabras.

“To a good listener, few words are needed.”

A perceptive person understands the full message from just a hint.

Al que madruga, Dios le ayuda.

“God helps those who rise early.”

Those who start early and work hard are rewarded.

Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres.

“Tell me who you walk with, and I will tell you who you are.”

A person's character is judged by the company they keep.