A1 Proverb Neutral

Non è tutto oro quel che luccica

All that glitters is not gold

Significado

Appearance can be deceiving.

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Contexto cultural

Used as a standard warning for children and adults alike. Shared across the region with similar variations. Derived from medieval literature and widely recognized. The concept of 'fool's gold' is a universal metaphor for deception.

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Use it as a standalone

You don't need to add anything else to the sentence. It stands perfectly on its own as a piece of advice.

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Sound like a local

Italians love proverbs. Using this correctly will immediately make you sound more fluent and culturally aware.

Significado

Appearance can be deceiving.

🎯

Use it as a standalone

You don't need to add anything else to the sentence. It stands perfectly on its own as a piece of advice.

💬

Sound like a local

Italians love proverbs. Using this correctly will immediately make you sound more fluent and culturally aware.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word.

Non è tutto oro quel che ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: luccica

The standard proverb uses 'luccica'.

Choose the correct meaning.

What does this proverb mean?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Appearances can be deceiving.

The proverb warns that things are not always what they seem.

Match the situation to the proverb.

A friend wants to buy a very cheap car that looks perfect.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Non è tutto oro quel che luccica.

This is the perfect warning for a suspicious deal.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Non è tutto oro quel che ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: luccica

The standard proverb uses 'luccica'.

Choose the correct meaning. Choose A2

What does this proverb mean?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Appearances can be deceiving.

The proverb warns that things are not always what they seem.

Match the situation to the proverb. situation_matching B1

A friend wants to buy a very cheap car that looks perfect.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Non è tutto oro quel che luccica.

This is the perfect warning for a suspicious deal.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, but only if the tone is consultative and you are warning a colleague about a potential risk.

It can be if you say it to someone who is genuinely happy. Use it with care.

Frases relacionadas

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Le apparenze ingannano

synonym

Appearances are deceiving.

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Non giudicare un libro dalla copertina

similar

Don't judge a book by its cover.

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A caval donato non si guarda in bocca

contrast

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

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