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"Proverbio" is a noun which is often translated as "proverb", and "refrán" is a noun which is often translated as "saying". Learn more about the difference between "proverbio" and "refrán" below.
el proverbio()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el refrán()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).