B1 Proverb Neutral

Es mejor prevenir que lamentar

Better safe than sorry

Meaning

It is wiser to take precautions than to regret the consequences.

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Cultural Background

Often used in the context of 'Más vale prevenir que curar' regarding health. Used frequently in daily life for any minor precaution.

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Use it often

It's a very natural way to sound like a native speaker.

Meaning

It is wiser to take precautions than to regret the consequences.

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Use it often

It's a very natural way to sound like a native speaker.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

Es mejor prevenir que ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lamentar

The standard proverb uses 'lamentar'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Es mejor prevenir que ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lamentar

The standard proverb uses 'lamentar'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.

Related Phrases

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Más vale prevenir que curar

synonym

Better to prevent than to cure.

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