What is the Spanish word for "proverb"?

Learn how to say "proverb" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

proverb

Spanish

proverbio

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Examples of how to use "proverb" in Spanish

English
What does that old proverb mean?
Spanish
¿Qué significa ese viejo proverbio?
English
The teacher explained a common proverb today.
Spanish
El profesor explicó un proverbio común hoy.
English
He quoted a proverb about patience and work.
Spanish
Él citó un proverbio sobre la paciencia y el trabajo.
English
That proverb helps people understand simple truths.
Spanish
Ese proverbio ayuda a las personas a entender verdades simples.
English
She learned a new proverb in class.
Spanish
Ella aprendió un proverbio nuevo en clase.

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