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adage in Spanish

adage in Spanish is refrán, adagio, dicho — adage means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

adage in Spanish

refrán
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
adagio
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
dicho
noun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

What does "adage" mean?

  1. noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
    "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again."
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adage in a sentence

  • The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.
  • As the adage goes, patience is a virtue.

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What is "adage" in Spanish?

"adage" in Spanish is refrán, adagio, dicho. adage means: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

How do you use "adage" in a sentence?

Example: "The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again." In Spanish, "adage" is refrán, adagio, dicho.

Are there other ways to say "adage" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "adage": refrán, adagio, dicho.

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