Toda precaución es poca

Question

Hello, I'm trying to figure out if there is a good English translation of the phrase "toda precaución es poca." I've tried a few translators and only get what seems to be a literal translations. I'm wondering if the phrase is similar to "you can't be too careful"? I'd appreciate any thoughts. Thanks! Jackie

Answer 1

Here is a site that uses precisely that translation

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english_to_spanish/art_literary/313285-you_cant_be_too_careful.html

English term or phrase: (You) can't be too careful

Spanish translation: toda precaución es poca

For a similar sentence:

http://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=toda medida de seguridad es poca

no stone must be left unturned expr

But I will admit I like yours better

Other ways it is translated in context:

http://www.linguee.es/espanol-ingles/traduccion/toda+precaución+es+poca.html

Examples:

every precaution must be taken

extra precautions are in order.

Because nothing can be too safe

Thank you, this is great! I had seen some of those memes as well! - jamz21, Jun 21, 2016

De nada. :) - bosquederoble, Jun 21, 2016

Very well organized answer bosque! - marksteve, Jun 21, 2016

Thanks. :) - bosquederoble, Jun 21, 2016