providence

Providencia, Dios

Dios entendido como el poder que guía y protege la vida de las personas.

En inglés sencillo: God, understood as the power that guides and protects people's lives.

• She trusted in Providence.
• They thanked Providence for their safe return.
• He believed that Providence had brought them together.

Sinónimos: God, the Almighty

Expresiones frecuentes: trust in providence, divine providence, providence has decreed

providencia

Poder de Dios o de una fuerza superior que, según se cree, guía lo que ocurre en nuestra vida.

En inglés sencillo: God or a higher power believed to guide what happens in our lives.

• She put her trust in providence.
• They believed providence had guided them home.
• Could providence explain their lucky escape?

Sinónimos: divine will

Expresiones frecuentes: divine providence, trust in providence

previsión, prudencia

Uso cuidadoso del dinero y los recursos, especialmente pensando en necesidades futuras.

En inglés sencillo: Careful use of money and supplies, especially to prepare for future needs.

• Her providence kept the household secure.
• He showed providence by saving part of every payment.
• Their providence in managing supplies prevented a shortage.

Cómo se usa: providence in doing something (Her providence in storing food helped the family through winter.)

Sinónimos: thrift, frugality, prudence, foresight

Antónimos: extravagance, wastefulness

Expresiones frecuentes: show providence, providence in saving, exercise providence

intervención divina

Suceso que se interpreta como una ayuda o protección de Dios hacia alguien.

En inglés sencillo: An event believed to show that God has helped or protected someone.

• He called their escape a providence.
• She saw the unexpected rescue as a special providence.
• They recorded several remarkable providences during the journey.

Sinónimos: divine intervention

Expresiones frecuentes: a special providence, a remarkable providence