metaphor in Italian
metaphor in Italian is metafora, figura retorica, tropo — metaphor means a figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
metaphor in Italian
metafora
figura retorica
tropo
What does "metaphor" mean?
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noun A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement."
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metaphor in a sentence
- "Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement.
- The poem is full of metaphor, comparing grief to a heavy stone.
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What is "metaphor" in Italian?
"metaphor" in Italian is metafora, figura retorica, tropo. metaphor means: A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
How do you use "metaphor" in a sentence?
Example: ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement." In Italian, "metaphor" is metafora, figura retorica, tropo.
Are there other ways to say "metaphor" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "metaphor": metafora, figura retorica, tropo.
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