Actions speak louder than words
Significado: What people do is more important than what they say
Behavior and deeds reveal true character and intentions better than promises or statements. A reminder to judge by actions, not rhetoric.
Ejemplos
- He says he'll change, but actions speak louder than words. 他说会改，但事实胜于雄辩Dice que cambiará, pero las obras son amores y no buenas razones彼は変わると言っているが、行動は言葉より雄弁だ그는 변하겠다고 말하지만, 말보다 행동이 중요한 법이다.
- Actions speak louder than words—show me what you can do. 事实胜于雄辩——让我看看你能做什么Los hechos hablan más que las palabras: demuéstrame lo que sabes hacer行動は言葉より雄弁だ——何ができるか見せてくれ말보다 행동이 중요하다—무엇을 할 수 있는지 보여줘.
- They promised improvements, but actions speak louder than words. 他们承诺会改进，但事实胜于雄辩Prometieron mejoras, pero los hechos hablan más que las palabras改善を約束したが、行動は言葉より雄弁だ그들은 개선을 약속했지만, 말보다 행동이 중요한 법이다.
Pronunciación
/ˈækʃənz spiːk ˈlaʊdə/
Guía de uso
Contexto: judgment, trust, promises
Tono: wise, skeptical
✓ Correcto
- Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩Los hechos hablan más que las palabras行動は言葉より雄弁だ행동이 말보다 중요하다
- Remember, actions speak louder记住，行动比言语更有力Recuerda, las obras son amores行動で示すことが大事だ행동으로 보여줘야지
✗ Incorrecto
- Very common proverb非常常见的谚语Proverbio muy común非常に一般的なことわざ매우 흔한 속담
Errores comunes
- None—universally understood
Origen e historia
The concept is ancient, but the modern phrasing dates from the 17th century. Similar ideas appear in the Bible and in writings across many cultures emphasizing the value of deeds over words.
Etimología: Ancient wisdom about deeds versus words
Primera vez registrado: 17th century in current form
Contexto cultural
Era: 17th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common wisdom; Political commentary
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.
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