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catachresis in Spanish

catachresis in Spanish is impropiedad léxica, catacresis.

catachresis in Spanish

impropiedad léxica

noun

A misuse of a word; an application of a term to something which it does not properly denote.

catacresis

noun

(rhetoric) A misapplication or overextension of a figurative or analogical description; a wrongly applied metaphor or trope.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "catachresis" in Spanish?

"catachresis" in Spanish is impropiedad léxica, catacresis.

Are there other ways to say "catachresis" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "catachresis": impropiedad léxica, catacresis.

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