Dicho español · Spanish proverb

«Más vale precaver que tener que remediar.»

Word for word

It's better to prevent than to have to remedy.

What it really means

The closest English equivalent: Better safe than sorry.

Encourages taking precautions before problems arise. Common in health, safety, and financial advice contexts.

Hear it in a sentence

Más vale precaver que tener que remediar, así que guarda dinero para emergencias.

Better safe than sorry, so save money for emergencies.

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