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    Refrán (en. Saying)

    /reˈfran/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A popular expression that summarizes a commonly accepted idea.
    The proverb 'God helps those who rise early' means that early effort brings rewards.
    El refrán 'A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda' significa que el esfuerzo temprano trae recompensas.
    A statement that is frequently repeated in a culture and carries a moral or practical meaning.
    The proverb 'He who embraces too much, holds little' teaches about the importance of focus.
    El refrán 'El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta' enseña sobre la importancia de la concentración.
    A parable or maxim teaches lessons through popular wisdom.
    The proverb 'There is no evil that does not bring some good' suggests that something negative can result in something positive.
    El refrán 'No hay mal que por bien no venga' sugiere que algo negativo puede resultar en algo positivo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'refrānum', meaning 'repeated phrase'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To a good hunger, there is no bad bread.
    In times of need, any solution is sufficient.
    A buen hambre no hay mal pan
    Better late than never.
    It is better to do something late than not to do it at all.
    Más vale tarde que nunca
    He who follows the snake never forgets it.
    Lessons learned from past mistakes are lasting.
    El que sigue la cobra, nunca la olvida

    Related Words

    saying
    A short expression that conveys meaning or advice.
    dicho
    sentence
    A phrase that expresses a statement, usually related to a judgment or decision.
    sentencia
    maxim
    A general principle that is considered true and used as a rule of conduct.
    máxima

    Slang Meanings

    Popular saying
    I always use that proverb as a guide in my daily life.
    Siempre uso esa refrán como guía en mi vida diaria.
    Sheet of wisdom
    Grandparents always have a proverb for every situation.
    Los abuelos siempre tienen un refrán para cada situación.