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proverbs

/ˈprɒvɜːbz/ /ˈprɑːvɜːrbz/

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noun

Proverbio, refrán

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

Examples :

"My grandmother often shares wise proverbs about patience and hard work, like "Slow and steady wins the race." "

Mi abuela a menudo comparte proverbios sabios sobre la paciencia y el trabajo duro, como "Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando".

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noun

Proverbio, refrán

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

Examples :

"The teacher's proverb about "a stitch in time saves nine" was a helpful reminder for completing assignments. "

El proverbio del maestro sobre "más vale prevenir que lamentar" fue un recordatorio útil para completar las tareas.

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noun

Proverbios, refranes

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Examples :

"The old, broken-down car was the proverbs of the neighborhood; everyone laughed at it, but nobody offered to help fix it. "

El coche viejo y destartalado era el hazmerreír del vecindario; todos se reían de él, pero nadie se ofreció a ayudar a arreglarlo.

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noun

Un drama que ejemplifica un proverbio

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Examples :

"The school play consisted of several short proverbs, each visually enacting a familiar saying like "A penny saved is a penny earned." "

La obra de teatro escolar consistía en varios proverbios cortos, cada uno de los cuales representaba visualmente un dicho familiar como «A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda».

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verb

Escribir o pronunciar proverbios

To write or utter proverbs.

Examples :

"The wise old woman loved to proverbs advice to her grandchildren, offering a short, memorable saying for every situation. "

A la sabia anciana le encantaba pronunciar proverbios para aconsejar a sus nietos, ofreciendo un dicho corto y memorable para cada situación.

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verb

Nombrar en, o como, un proverbio

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Examples :

"To illustrate a point about hard work, the teacher proverbs, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." "

Para ilustrar un punto sobre el trabajo duro, el profesor nombra en un proverbio: "A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda."

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verb

Proporcionar con un proverbio

To provide with a proverb.

Examples :

"To encourage her son, who was starting a new job, his mother proverbs him with, "A rolling stone gathers no moss." "

Para animar a su hijo, que empezaba un nuevo trabajo, su madre le proporcionó el proverbio: «A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.»

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