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metaphorically in Portuguese

metaphorically in Portuguese is metaforicamente — metaphorically means in a figurative rather than literal way.

metaphorically in Portuguese

metaforicamente
adv
(manner) In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

What does "metaphorically" mean?

  1. adv In a figurative rather than literal way.
    "Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork."
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metaphorically in a sentence

  • Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork.
  • She was, metaphorically, the glue holding the team together.

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What is "metaphorically" in Portuguese?

"metaphorically" in Portuguese is metaforicamente. metaphorically means: In a figurative rather than literal way.

How do you use "metaphorically" in a sentence?

Example: "Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork." In Portuguese, "metaphorically" is metaforicamente.

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