Equivalent expression for "straw that broke the camel's back"?

Question

Is there an equivalent phrase in Spanish for "the straw that broke the camel's back"? The phrase usually refers to to the final thing that is added to a bunch of things to cause a large reaction and can be applied to nonphysical things like stress.

Answer 1

¡Hola! Yes, an equivalent expression exists in Spanish. In most Spanish-speaking countries, it is: "la gota que derramó el vaso". In Spain, they say: "la gota que colmó el vaso". Although different verbs are used, they both mean the same thing. Its more literal translation is like saying that it was "the drop that made the glass overflow".