Spanish idiom / Dicho del dia:

No ver tres en un burro - Not see three on a donkey.

Similar to being “Blind as a bat”

Meaning: To have very poor eyesight or to be extremely short-sighted. This is used to describe someone who has terrible vision or is unable to see things that are right in front of them. It's often used in a humorous or exaggerated way to poke fun at someone's lack of observational skills or their inability to notice obvious details.

This is particularly useful when you want to highlight someone's poor eyesight or their tendency to overlook things that should be easily noticeable, often in a lighthearted or joking manner.

Spanish idiom / Dicho del dia:

Eres del año de la pera - You’re from the year of the pear.

Similar to: being behind the times, out of touch, “Ancient” or a “Fossil”.

Meaning: To be old-fashioned, outdated, or unaware of current trends, ideas, or ways of thinking. So old, in fact, that you are from a time before proper records, with all the specific details, like when the first pear fell from the tree, were being kept.

Use this when referring to someone who seems stuck in the past or has an antiquated mindset that is no longer relevant or appropriate for the present day.

This is particularly useful when you want to playfully tease or criticize someone for being old-fashioned or resistant to change, especially in contexts where keeping up with the times is important or expected.

Spanish idiom / Dicho del dia:

En el reino de los ciegos, el tuerto es rey - In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

Similar to: ”Being Good in Comparison”

Meaning: In a situation where everyone is incompetent or lacking in a particular ability, even someone with just a minor advantage or skill in that area will be highly valued or seen as superior.

It highlights how relative competence is, and how a minor advantage can be significant when everyone else is at a disadvantage. So this can express that someone's perceived superiority is not based on true expertise, but rather on the lack of competition or high standards around them.

It's a way to downplay their accomplishments or reputation as a big fish in a small pond scenario.