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proverb

/ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/

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noun

Proverbio, refrán

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Examples :

"The proverb "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a good reminder to be careful with money. "

El proverbio "A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda" es un buen recordatorio para ser cuidadoso con el dinero.

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noun

Proverbio, dicho

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Examples :

"The teacher's proverb, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," meant students should appreciate what they already have in their studies. "

El proverbio del maestro, "Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando", significaba que los estudiantes debían apreciar lo que ya tenían en sus estudios.

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noun

Proverbio, refrán

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Examples :

"He's become a proverb for laziness around the office; everyone points to him when they want to complain about someone not doing their work. "

Se ha convertido en un proverbio de pereza en la oficina; todos lo señalan cuando quieren quejarse de alguien que no hace su trabajo.

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noun

Un drama que ejemplifica un proverbio

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Examples :

"The school play this year is a proverb; it's a short drama acting out the saying "A stitch in time saves nine." "

La obra de teatro escolar de este año es un drama que ejemplifica un proverbio; es un drama corto que representa el dicho "Más vale prevenir que lamentar".

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verb

Escribir o pronunciar proverbios

To write or utter proverbs.

Examples :

"The wise old woman enjoyed proverbing to the younger generation, sharing her life lessons in short, memorable sayings. "

La sabia anciana disfrutaba de proverbios a la generación más joven, compartiendo las lecciones de su vida en dichos cortos y memorables.

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verb

Citar en, o como, un proverbio

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Examples :

"The teacher proverbed the importance of hard work, saying, "A stitch in time saves nine." "

El profesor citó la importancia del trabajo duro en un proverbio, diciendo: "A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda."

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verb

Proporcionar con un proverbio

To provide with a proverb.

Examples :

"The wise old woman loved to proverb her grandchildren, using age-old sayings to guide their actions and decisions. "

A la sabia anciana le encantaba proporcionar con proverbios a sus nietos, utilizando dichos antiguos para guiar sus acciones y decisiones.

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