Refranes y proverbios (Sayings and Proverbs)

Question 1

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary. Better alone than poorly accompanied. It is better to be alone than to be with the wrong person.

Question 2

Translate the following word into Spanish.

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repetición

Question 3

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary. The best word is the one that is not said. Sometimes, refraining from speaking is better than anything you could say.

Question 4

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary: Who rises early, God helps. God helps those who rise early. When you work hard, God will help you.

Question 5

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary. He who strikes first, strikes twice. The early bird gets the worm. If you start early, you can get more than one chance.

Question 6

Translate the following word into Spanish.

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(el) proverbio

Question 7

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary. Where there is desire, there is ability. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. If you want something enough, you can achieve it.

Question 8

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary. When the money is gone, the friendship is finished. Some people only befriend you for money.

Question 9

On the website, you read several examples of Spanish refranes. Read the following refrán and explain in your own words what it means in English.

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Answers may vary. By the tree the fruit is known. Children are very much like their parents.

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