English–Spanish
“proverb” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈfɾan/
Example
El refrán dice «Más vale tarde que nunca».
The proverb says 'Better late than never'.
How to say “proverb” in Spanish
“Proverb” in Spanish is refrán.
Short traditional saying that conveys communal moral or practical advice.
Example sentences with refrán
Según el refrán, quien madruga encuentra ventaja.
As the proverb goes, whoever rises early gains an advantage.
Tips for using refrán
- When introducing a refrán in conversation, phrases like 'como dice el refrán' or 'según el refrán' signal a traditional source and avoid implying the speaker's personal certainty.