refrán

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from French refrain. Compare Catalan refrany.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /reˈfɾan/
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: re‧frán

Noun

refrán m (plural refranes)

  1. proverb
    Synonym: proverbio
  2. saying
    Synonyms: dicho, estribillo

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