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    Frase (en. Phrase)

    /ˈfɾase/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In grammar, a unit of sense that can be made up of one or more words.
    The phrase 'I love you' is very common in Spanish.
    La frase 'te quiero' es muy común en el español.
    Expression or way of saying something.
    She said an inspiring phrase in her speech.
    Ella dijo una frase inspiradora en su discurso.
    A group of words that acts as a unit of meaning.
    The phrase 'the sky is blue' conveys a clear idea.
    La frase 'el cielo es azul' transmite una idea clara.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'phrasis', which in turn comes from Greek 'phrasis', meaning 'expression' or 'way of speaking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cliché
    Idiomatic expression that has a particular meaning.
    frase hecha
    to hit the nail on the head
    To say or do something exactly right.
    dar en el clavo
    stock phrase
    A common and repetitive expression that lacks originality.
    frase de cajón

    Related Words

    sentence
    Set of words that contains a subject and a predicate.
    oración
    phraseology
    Phrase or set of words that have a specific meaning.
    locución
    saying
    Popular expression that conveys a teaching or advice.
    dicho
    expression
    Manifestation of a thought or feeling through language.
    expresión

    Slang Meanings

    Phrase used to highlight something positive or funny.
    That phrase in your post made me laugh out loud.
    Esa frase en tu post me hizo reír a carcajadas.
    Expression used to motivate or inspire someone.
    That guy always has a motivational phrase at the right moment.
    Ese tipo siempre tiene una frase motivadora en el momento justo.