No. 13,482 in Spanish
refrán
A "refrán" is a proverb or saying that expresses a popular or traditional piece of wisdom.
In a sentence
El refrán dice: "Mañana será otro día".
The proverb says: "Tomorrow will be another day".
In this sentence, 'refrán' is used to refer to a known proverb that conveys a message or teaching in a concise manner.
Mi abuela siempre tiene un refrán para cada situación.
My grandmother always has a proverb for every situation.
Here, 'refrán' highlights typical sayings or proverbs that are often shared by individuals as wisdom in different contexts.
El refrán popular "Más vale tarde que nunca" se aplica aquí perfectamente.
The popular proverb "Better late than never" fits perfectly here.
In this sentence, 'refrán' specifically references popular, culturally specific proverbs and their applications to life's situations.
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