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metaphor in Spanish

metaphor in Spanish is metáfora — metaphor means a figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".

metaphor in Spanish

metáfora
noun

What does "metaphor" mean?

  1. noun A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
    ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement."

metaphor in a sentence

  • "Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement.
  • The poem is full of metaphor, comparing grief to a heavy stone.

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What is "metaphor" in Spanish?

"metaphor" in Spanish is metáfora. metaphor means: A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".

How do you use "metaphor" in a sentence?

Example: ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement." In Spanish, "metaphor" is metáfora.

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