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litotes in Spanish

litotes in Spanish is litote, lítotes — litotes means a way of speaking in which you show something is true by denying its opposite.

litotes in Spanish

litote
noun
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.
lítotes
noun
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.

What does "litotes" mean?

  1. noun A way of speaking in which you show something is true by denying its opposite.
  2. noun The use of a negative word to express something positive.
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What is "litotes" in Spanish?
"litotes" in Spanish is litote, lítotes. litotes means: A way of speaking in which you show something is true by denying its opposite.
Are there other ways to say "litotes" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "litotes": litote, lítotes.
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