Spanish Expression · Native
Del dicho al hecho hay un trecho
actions are harder than words
Pronunciation: Del dicho al hecho hay un trecho
Meaning
A natural Spanish expression used to convey: actions are harder than words.
Example
Prometerlo es fácil, pero del dicho al hecho hay un trecho.
Promising is easy, but actions are harder than words.
Practice tips
- Practice Del dicho al hecho hay un trecho out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for native-level learners.