B1 Proverb Neutral

El tiempo es dinero

Time is money

Meaning

Time is a valuable resource that should not be wasted.

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Cultural Background

The birthplace of the modern usage of this phrase. Often used interchangeably with 'El tiempo es oro'. Common in business, but less used in family settings. Often used with 'plata' instead of 'dinero'.

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Use it to motivate

Use it when you need to encourage someone to finish a task.

Meaning

Time is a valuable resource that should not be wasted.

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Use it to motivate

Use it when you need to encourage someone to finish a task.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

El tiempo es ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dinero

The standard proverb is 'El tiempo es dinero'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

El tiempo es ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dinero

The standard proverb is 'El tiempo es dinero'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if said to someone who is relaxing.

Related Phrases

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El tiempo es oro

synonym

Time is gold

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No perder el tiempo

builds on

Not to waste time

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