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    Símil (en. Simile)

    /ˈsi.mil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Relationship of similarity between two things or people.
    The similarity between their ideas is surprising.
    La similitud entre sus ideas es sorprendente.
    Rhetorical figure that explains something through a comparison.
    He used a simile to bring his description to life.
    Usó un símil para dar vida a su descripción.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'similis', which means 'similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    similar to
    like, in the same way as.
    a símil de
    with similes
    using comparisons.
    con símiles
    to be a simile
    to be compared or similar to someone or something.
    ser un símil

    Related Words

    similarities
    that have similarities.
    similares
    assimilation
    process of making similar or the same.
    asimilación
    symmetry
    correspondence in form and shape.
    simetría

    Slang Meanings

    To compare two things informally.
    That car is a simile of the Ferrari, but cheaper.
    Ese coche es un símil del Ferrari, pero más barato.
    To say that something or someone is very similar.
    That girl is a simile of my sister.
    Esa chica es un símil de mi hermana.