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
A short written or spoken expression.
expressão
A short written or spoken expression.
locução
(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
(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
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
expressar
(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
exprimir
(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
What does "phrase" mean?
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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."
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verb To express something using particular words.
"He phrased the question carefully so as not to offend anyone."
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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.
- How would you phrase this request so it sounds polite but clear?
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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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