Refrán (en. Saying)
/reˈfɾan/
Slang Meanings
It is used as a colloquial way to refer to wise advice.
He always says 'remember the proverb' when he's about to give me advice.
Siempre dice 'acuérdate del refrán' cuando está a punto de darme un consejo.
It can serve to dismiss a situation, such as 'that's just a proverb.'
When I told him not to worry, he replied that was just a proverb.
Cuando le dije que no me preocupara, me respondió que eso era solo un refrán.