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phrase in Portuguese

phrase in Portuguese is frase, expressão, locução — phrase means a short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.

phrase in Portuguese

frase
noun
A short written or spoken expression.
expressão
noun
A short written or spoken expression.
locução
noun
(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, always containing an expressed or implied head (the principal word or subgroup, with core importance) and often consisting of a head plus some other elaborating words.
sintagma
noun
(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, always containing an expressed or implied head (the principal word or subgroup, with core importance) and often consisting of a head plus some other elaborating words.
frase
noun
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
expressar
verb
(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
exprimir
verb
(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.

What does "phrase" mean?

  1. noun A short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.
    ""Break a leg" is a phrase actors use to wish each other luck."
  2. verb To express something using particular words.
    "He phrased the question carefully so as not to offend anyone."

phrase in a sentence

  • "Break a leg" is a phrase actors use to wish each other luck.
  • She underlined a few key phrases in the report.
  • He phrased the question carefully so as not to offend anyone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "phrase" in Portuguese?

"phrase" in Portuguese is frase, expressão, locução. phrase means: A short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.

How do you use "phrase" in a sentence?

Example: ""Break a leg" is a phrase actors use to wish each other luck." In Portuguese, "phrase" is frase, expressão, locução.

Are there other ways to say "phrase" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "phrase": frase, expressão, locução, sintagma, expressar, exprimir.

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