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Comportamiento, Actitud y Enfoque - Prevención

Explora los proverbios ingleses que representan la prevención con dichos como "un tropiezo puede prevenir una caída" y "un pequeño fuego se apaga rápidamente".

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a stumble may prevent a fall

used to suggest that a small mistake or setback can serve as a warning or wake-up call that helps one avoid a larger, more serious problem or failure down the line

Un pequeño error puede evitar un fracaso mayor

Un pequeño error puede evitar un fracaso mayor

Ex: When the company lost a major client, it prompted the CEO to reassess the company's strategy and make changes that helped them gain new clients - as they say, a stumble may prevent a fall. 
an ounce of (prevention|protection) is worth a pound of cure

used to imply that it is better to take steps to prevent problems from happening in the first place, rather than waiting to deal with the consequences of those problems later

Prevenir es mejor que curar

Prevenir es mejor que curar

Ex: Instead of waiting for a heart attack to happen, it's better to start exercising and eating healthy as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Más vale prevenir que lamentar

Más vale prevenir que lamentar

Ex: She made sure to back up all her files before the system upgrade.  Better safe than sorry. 
it is easier to raise the devil than to lay him

used to imply that it is easier to create a problem or cause trouble than it is to solve it or correct the situation

Crear un problema es más fácil que resolverlo

Crear un problema es más fácil que resolverlo

Ex: When the company ignored customer complaints about one of their products, they discovered that it was easier to raise the devil than to lay him, as the negative publicity and legal battles cost the company a fortune. 
over shoes, over boots

used to imply that it is better to be overly cautious and prevent issues from arising than having to deal with the consequences later

Más cautela es mejor que problemas posteriores

Más cautela es mejor que problemas posteriores

Ex: When Sara asked why I always carry an umbrella even on sunny days, I just shrugged and said, 'Over shoes, over boots.' 
prevention is (always|) better than cure

used to imply that it is more effective to take preventative measures to avoid problems or illnesses before they occur, rather than waiting to deal with them after they have already happened

Prevenir es mejor que curar

Prevenir es mejor que curar

Ex: Regular exercise and healthy eating habits can prevent many illnesses as prevention is better than cure. 
safe bind, safe find

used to suggest that securely binding or storing something ensures its safe retrieval later, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions and being organized

Guardar algo bien facilita encontrarlo después

Guardar algo bien facilita encontrarlo después

Ex: I always put my important documents in a safe deposit box at the bank because safe bind, safe find. 
a little fire is quickly trodden out

used to emphasize that it is important to deal with issues as soon as they arise, before they have a chance to grow and become more difficult to handle

Resuelve un problema pequeño antes de que crezca

Resuelve un problema pequeño antes de que crezca

Ex: The manager knew that a little fire is quickly trodden out, so she quickly addressed the issue before it had a chance to escalate. 
never trouble trouble (till|until) trouble troubles you

used to advise against being overly anxious or worrying about potential problems that have not yet arisen and suggests that one should only deal with problems when they actually occur

No te preocupes por un problema antes de que ocurra

No te preocupes por un problema antes de que ocurra

Ex: Don't worry about the possibility of getting a flat tire on your road trip, never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. 
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