How do you say “Put your money where your mouth is” in Spanish?
The closest natural Spanish equivalent is pasar de las palabras a los hechos, which literally means “to move from words to deeds”. English speakers use put your money where your mouth is to mean to support what you say with action or money. A natural Spanish match for turning statements into action. Money is only involved if the sentence says so. Register: neutral. Usage frequency: common.
Closest natural Spanish
pasar de las palabras a los hechos
/paˈsaɾ ðe las paˈlaβɾas a los ˈetʃos/
- Literal meaning
- “to move from words to deeds”
- Register
- neutral
- How often it's used
- common
- Equivalence
Near-exact equivalent
96 out of 100
What a native Spanish speaker would actually say
“Hay que pasar de las palabras a los hechos” asks for action rather than more promises. It works for a personal commitment or a group effort.
To address one person directly, use “pasa”. The request can sound firm, so naming a practical task helps make it constructive.
How close is the meaning?
- Meaning5 out of 5
- Tone4 out of 5
- Context5 out of 5
- Literal similarity2 out of 5
These ratings are editorial approximations, not measurements.
In context
English
I praised the garden project, then put my money where my mouth is and donated.
Spanish
Elogié el proyecto del jardín y luego pasé de las palabras a los hechos e hice una donación.
English
If you care about the park, put your money where your mouth is and help clean it.
Spanish
Si te importa el parque, pasa de las palabras a los hechos y ayuda a limpiarlo.
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Last updated 2026-11-04