Signification
It's better to keep what you have than risk for more.
Contexte culturel
Very common in daily life, often used to warn against get-rich-quick schemes. Used in more traditional contexts, often by older generations to teach prudence. Widely understood and used in similar contexts of financial caution. Used to emphasize the importance of securing what you have.
Regional variation
Remember that 'voando' is common in Brazil and 'a voar' in Portugal.
Signification
It's better to keep what you have than risk for more.
Regional variation
Remember that 'voando' is common in Brazil and 'a voar' in Portugal.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
É melhor um pássaro na mão que dois a ______.
The proverb uses 'voar' to describe the birds in the sky.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesÉ melhor um pássaro na mão que dois a ______.
The proverb uses 'voar' to describe the birds in the sky.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.
Expressions liées
Quem não arrisca, não petisca
contrastHe who doesn't risk, doesn't eat.
