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las apariencias engañan
-don't judge a book by its cover
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Las apariencias engañan.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. Looks can be deceiving.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Sí, Alfredo parece un buen tipo, pero espera a trabajar con él. Las apariencias engañan.Yes, Alfredo looks like a nice guy, but wait till you have to work with him. Looks can be deceiving.
b. Don't judge a book by its cover.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
¿El hotel se ve ruinoso por fuera? Las apariencias engañan. Ha sido totalmente renovado, y tanto el lobby como las habitaciones son modernos y agradables.The hotel looks dilapidated on the outside? Don't judge a book by its cover. It's been fully renovated, and the lobby and rooms are nice and modern.
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