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