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Nociones y Sentimientos - Juicio y Evaluación

Descubre cómo los proverbios ingleses como "las comparaciones son odiosas" y "el odio es tan ciego como el amor" representan el juicio y la evaluación en inglés.

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blind men can judge no colors

used to imply that someone who lacks knowledge or experience in a particular area cannot make accurate judgments or opinions about it

Sin experiencia no se puede juzgar bien

Sin experiencia no se puede juzgar bien

Ex: As someone who has never experienced parenthood, he cannot understand what it's like to raise a child; blind men can judge no colors. 
judge not, that ye be not judged

used to advise people to avoid being critical or judgmental of others, as they may be judged in the same manner themselves, encouraging compassion and understanding instead

No juzgues a otros para no ser juzgado

No juzgues a otros para no ser juzgado

Ex: Sarah tries to remember judge not, that ye be not judged when she hears gossip about others. 
the devil is not (so|as) black as he is painted

used to suggest that things or people are often not as bad as they seem or as they are portrayed

Las personas o las cosas no siempre son tan malas como parecen

Las personas o las cosas no siempre son tan malas como parecen

Ex: I can't believe that actress is as coldhearted as the gossip columns say she is.  The devil is not so black as he is painted. 
comparisons are odious

used to suggest that comparing people or things is often unproductive and can lead to negative feelings or judgments

Las comparaciones suelen ser inútiles y desagradables

Las comparaciones suelen ser inútiles y desagradables

Ex: "Comparisons are odious," said Jane, refusing to engage in a debate about which of her two friends was more successful. 
fools and bairns (should|shall) never see (a|) half done work

used to imply that unfinished work should not be shown to inexperienced or uninformed individuals, as it may lead to negative perceptions or incorrect assumptions about the final outcome

No muestres un trabajo inacabado a inexpertos

No muestres un trabajo inacabado a inexpertos

Ex: The contractor instructed his crew to complete the construction project before inviting the clients for a walkthrough, as he didn't want them to see the unfinished work - after all, fools and bairns should never see half done work. 
there are two sides to every question

used to imply that individuals should be open-minded and consider different perspectives before making a judgment or decision

Toda cuestión tiene más de una perspectiva

Toda cuestión tiene más de una perspectiva

Ex: In a court of law, both the prosecution and the defense have the opportunity to present their case, as there are two sides to every question. 
every horse thinks its own pack is (the|) heaviest

used to imply that people tend to believe that their problems, responsibilities, or burdens are more difficult than those of others, and may lack empathy towards others' struggles

Cada uno cree que sus problemas son más difíciles que los de los demás

Cada uno cree que sus problemas son más difíciles que los de los demás

Ex: Sarah insists that her job is the most difficult in the company, but she needs to remember that every horse thinks its own pack is heaviest. 
first impressions are the most lasting

used to suggest that the way people perceive someone or something during their initial encounter can have a strong and lasting impact on their opinion

La primera impresión suele durar

La primera impresión suele durar

Ex: John made sure to be on time for his first day at work since he knew that first impressions are the most lasting. 
(one|a) swallow does not make a summer

used to indicate that a single occurrence or piece of evidence is insufficient to establish a trend or draw a firm conclusion

Un solo caso no basta para sacar una conclusión

Un solo caso no basta para sacar una conclusión

Ex: He received praise from one client, but a swallow does not make a summer regarding his overall performance. 
hatred is (just|) as blind as love

used to imply that intense emotions, whether they be love or hatred, can cloud one's judgment and make one unable of seeing things objectively

El odio puede nublar el juicio tanto como el amor

El odio puede nublar el juicio tanto como el amor

Ex: The two countries were so consumed by their mutual hatred that they failed to see the benefits of working together, proving that hatred is as blind as love. 
whoever writes a book, (should|shall) be ready to accept criticism

used to suggest that those who create or present their work to the public should be willing to listen to criticism and feedback and use it to improve the quality of their work

Quien presenta su obra debe aceptar críticas

Quien presenta su obra debe aceptar críticas

Ex: The writing instructor told the students that whoever writes a book should be ready to accept criticism, and encouraged them to revise their work based on feedback from others. 
(you|) show me the man, and I will show you the rule

used to imply that a person's behavior reflects their character, emphasizing the ability to make judgments about a person based on their actions

La conducta de una persona revela su carácter

La conducta de una persona revela su carácter

Ex: A person's character can often be deduced from their actions.  You show me the man, and I will show you the rule he lives by. 
do not judge a man until you have walked (a mile|) in his shoes

used to encourage empathy and understanding by emphasizing that an individual should not judge or criticize someone's situation or behavior without experiencing it themselves

Comprende la situación de otros antes de juzgarlos

Comprende la situación de otros antes de juzgarlos

Ex: After experiencing the difficulties of parenting, she realized that she had been too quick to judge other parents - do not judge a man until you have walked in his shoes. 
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