What does "refrán" mean in English?

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Spanish

refrán

English

proverb

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Alternative translations of "refrán"

saying
adage
maxim
aphorism

Examples of how to use "refrán" in Spanish

Spanish
Hay un refrán que dice "más vale tarde que nunca".
English
There's a saying that goes 'better late than never.'
Spanish
Mi abuela siempre cita un refrán.
English
My grandmother always quotes a proverb.
Spanish
Aprendimos un refrán en la clase.
English
We learned a proverb in class.
Spanish
En ese refrán hay un consejo práctico.
English
That proverb contains a practical piece of advice.
Spanish
Repetimos el refrán para recordar su significado.
English
We repeat the proverb to remember its meaning.

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Hay un refrán que dice "más vale tarde que nunca".

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