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How to Say "adage" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “adage” is “máxima” — C1 level.

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NounC1formal
a short, pithy saying
A bright white lighthouse standing firmly on a rocky coast, shining a powerful yellow beam of light onto a small boat navigating dark waters, illustrating a guiding principle.

Examples

Una de sus máximas en la vida era tratar a todos con respeto.

One of his guiding principles in life was to treat everyone with respect.

El libro está lleno de máximas filosóficas sobre la virtud.

The book is full of philosophical maxims about virtue.

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