Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a interiorizar los proverbios en inglés más importantes, sus estructuras y los contextos culturales en los que se usan. Pon a prueba tu comprensión y tu capacidad de usarlos de forma auténtica.
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Exercice 1 — ¿Cuál es el proverbio correcto?
Elige la opción que completa correctamente el proverbio en inglés según su estructura y sentido tradicional.
- Every cloud has a ___.
- The early bird ___ the worm.
- Don't judge a book ___.
- Actions speak louder ___.
Correction
- Every cloud has a silver lining.
- The early bird catches the worm.
- Don't judge a book by its cover.
- Actions speak louder than words.
Exercice 2 — Une el proverbio con su significado
Asocia cada proverbio en inglés con la explicación que mejor describe su significado cultural y metafórico.
- When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
- A stitch in time saves nine.
- The grass is always greener on the other side.
- You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
Correction
- When in Rome, do as the Romans do. — This proverb means that one should adapt to the customs and behaviors of the place or situation they are in.
- A stitch in time saves nine. — This proverb means that dealing with a problem early prevents it from becoming much bigger and harder to fix later.
- The grass is always greener on the other side. — This proverb means that people tend to think others have it better than they do, even when that is not necessarily true.
- You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. — This proverb means that achieving something worthwhile inevitably requires some sacrifice or difficulty.
Exercice 3 — Completa los proverbios
Rellena el hueco con la palabra o expresión correcta para completar cada proverbio en inglés de forma auténtica.
- Better late ___ never.
- Too many cooks ___ the broth.
- Look before you ___.
- Practice ___ perfect.
Correction
- Better late than never.
- Too many cooks spoil the broth.
- Look before you leap.
- Practice makes perfect.
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