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adage
[/ˈædɪdʒ/]
noun
masculine
pl: adages
adágio
1.
A traditional saying or proverb that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom
The adage 'practice makes perfect' has been passed down through generations.
O adágio 'a prática leva à perfeição' foi transmitido através das gerações.
2.
A well-known phrase or saying that is widely accepted as true
As the old adage goes, 'you can't judge a book by its cover.'
Como diz o velho adágio, 'não se pode julgar um livro pela capa.'
Synonyms
proverb
saying
maxim
aphorism
dictum
epigram
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adágio
standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
adágio
standard term; also 'provérbio' is commonly used
Portugal
ditado
alternative common usage for traditional sayings
Related Idioms & Phrases
as the adage goes
old adage
according to the adage
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