providence

Provvidenza, Dio

Dio inteso come la forza che guida e protegge la vita delle persone.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: God, the Almighty

Espressioni comuni: trust in providence, divine providence, providence has decreed

provvidenza

Potere di Dio o di una forza superiore che si ritiene guidi gli eventi della nostra vita.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: divine will

Espressioni comuni: divine providence, trust in providence

previdenza, parsimonia

Uso attento del denaro e delle scorte, soprattutto per prepararsi alle necessità future.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: thrift, frugality, prudence, foresight

Contrari: extravagance, wastefulness

Espressioni comuni: show providence, providence in saving, exercise providence

intervento divino

Evento considerato un segno che Dio ha aiutato o protetto qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: divine intervention

Espressioni comuni: a special providence, a remarkable providence