cautionary
cautionary
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. de advertencia
Many of the proverbs that have been handed down from generation to generation are cautionary.Muchos de los refranes que se han transmitido de generación en generación sirven de advertencia.
b. admonitorio
Shaking her head, the nun lifted a cautionary finger and told the girl to wait.Meneando la cabeza, la monja levantó un dedo admonitorio y le dijo a la chica que esperara.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Heedless of her mother's cautionary words, she dropped out.Ignorando las advertencias de su madre, dejó los estudios.
Her grandmother always told her a cautionary tale at bedtime.Su abuela siempre le contaba un cuento con moraleja a la hora de irse a la cama.
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