A buen entendedor pocas palabras bastan.
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This saying may be literally translated as "To a smart person, a few words are enough."
A buen entendedor pocas palabras bastan.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (proverb) (there's no need to explain any further)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
a. A word to the wise is enough. (proverb)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
¿Otra vez tarde? Aquí han echado a gente por impuntualidad. A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.Late again? Many people here have been fired for lack of punctuality. A word to the wise is enough.
b. A word to the wise is sufficient. (proverb)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
Lo único que digo es que dejes en paz a la hija del jefe. A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.All I'm saying is leave the boss's daughter alone. A word to the wise is sufficient.
c. You know what I mean.
¿Qué quieres decir con eso de "estás jugando con fuego"? - A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.What do you mean by "you're playing with fire"? - You know what I mean.
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