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A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.
-A word to the wise is sufficient.
A buen entendedor pocas palabras bastan.
-A word to the wise is enough.

A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.

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This phrase may be literally translated as "To someone who understands things, few words are enough" and may also be written "Al buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan."
A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
(a wise person can take a hint)
a. A word to the wise is sufficient.
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
Puedes quedarte en nuestra casa, pero en esta ciudad hay magníficos hoteles. - Ajá. A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.You can stay with us, but there are excellent hotels in this city. - Right. A word to the wise is sufficient.
b. A word to the wise is enough.
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
(proverb)
¿Cómo fue como político? - Fue buen amigo de Hitler y Mussolini. A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan.What was he like as a politician? - He was a good friend of Hitler and Mussolini. A word to the wise is enough.
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