How to Say “Snitches Get Stitches” in Spanish

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por la boca muere el pez
/poɾ la boka mweɾe el peθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "snitches get stitches" can be expressed in Spanish as por la boca muere el pez.
The proverb por la boca muere el pez is used to warn that people who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions (proverb).
Meaning: people who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions (proverb)

Did you know?

  • The Spanish word for 'mouth', boca, actually comes from the Latin word for 'cheek', bucca.
  • Although 'snitches get stitches' implies physical violence, the Spanish proverb por la boca muere el pez is a more metaphorical warning about the dangers of speaking too much.

Examples in context

  • ¡Cuidado, no vayas a ser chivato! Los chivatos reciben su merecido.
    Be careful, don't become a snitch! Snitches get what they deserve.
  • Él terminó mal por hablar de más, porque por la boca muere el pez.
    He ended up badly for talking too much, because snitches get stitches.

Example conversation

Daniel and Lucía are talking about a secret they are hiding from a teacher.

  1. Daniel

    Lucía, no le digas al profesor lo que pasó.
    Lucía, don't tell the teacher what happened.
  2. Lucía

    No te preocupes, Daniel, no diré nada.
    Don't worry, Daniel, I won't say anything.
  3. Daniel

    Más te vale, que por la boca muere el pez.
    You better not, because snitches get stitches.
  4. Lucía

    Ya entendí, no hace falta que me amenaces.
    I get it, you don't need to threaten me.

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