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proverb

[/ˈprɒvɜːrb/]
nounpl: proverbs
provérbio
1. A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
The proverb 'practice makes perfect' emphasizes the importance of repetition.
O provérbio 'a prática leva à perfeição' enfatiza a importância da repetição.
2. A saying that is traditionally passed down and reflects the wisdom or experience of a culture
Many cultures have proverbs about the value of hard work.
Muitas culturas têm provérbios sobre o valor do trabalho árduo.
Synonyms
sayingmaximadageaphorismaxiom

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
provérbio
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
provérbio
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
provérbio
Standard usage
Portugal
provérbio
Standard usage; also 'ditado' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

as the proverb says
there is a proverb that
an old proverb
to coin a proverb
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