Significado
Appearances can be deceiving; not everything that looks good is good.
Contexto cultural
It is often used in family settings to teach children to be prudent. The variation 'No todo lo que brilla es oro' is much more common than the 'reluce' version. Used frequently in social commentary regarding politics and economy.
Regional variation
Don't worry about 'reluce' vs 'brilla'. Both are perfectly understood everywhere.
Significado
Appearances can be deceiving; not everything that looks good is good.
Regional variation
Don't worry about 'reluce' vs 'brilla'. Both are perfectly understood everywhere.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb.
No es oro todo lo que ________.
The standard form uses 'reluce'.
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?
When should you use this phrase?
It is a warning against deception.
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Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
2 exerciciosNo es oro todo lo que ________.
The standard form uses 'reluce'.
When should you use this phrase?
It is a warning against deception.
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Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasYes, it is very common to use it when someone seems nice but might be hiding something.
Frases relacionadas
Las apariencias engañan
synonymAppearances are deceptive.
A caballo regalado no se le mira el diente
contrastDon't look a gift horse in the mouth.
