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    Alegoría (en. Allegory)

    /aleɣoˈɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A form of artistic expression that uses symbols to represent ideas.
    Plato's allegory of the cave illustrates the theory of knowledge.
    La alegoría de la caverna de Platón ilustra la teoría del conocimiento.
    A narrative or discourse in which the actions and characters represent abstract concepts.
    Calderón de la Barca's play 'Life is a Dream' can be interpreted as an allegory about freedom.
    La obra 'La vida es sueño' de Calderón de la Barca puede interpretarse como una alegoría sobre la libertad.
    An example or model used to illustrate a moral or philosophical lesson.
    The fable is an allegory that teaches values through animals.
    La fábula es una alegoría que enseña valores a través de los animales.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'ἀλληγορία', which means 'expression of a meaning different from the literal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allegory of the cave
    Reference to Plato's work that symbolizes education and perception.
    alegoría de la caverna
    read between the lines
    Interpret hidden or allegorical meanings in a text.
    leer entre líneas

    Related Words

    simile
    Comparison between two things
    símil
    metaphor
    Implicit comparison that suggests a relationship between two elements.
    metáfora

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a complex situation in a simple way.
    He used an allegory to explain the current political situation.
    Usó una alegoría para explicar la situación política actual.
    Use of allegory in everyday conversations to simplify concepts.
    I’ll tell you in the form of an allegory, this way it's easier to understand.
    Te lo cuento en forma de alegoría, así es más fácil de entender.