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motif in Spanish

motif in Spanish is motivo — motif means a recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.

motif in Spanish

motivo
noun
(biochemistry) In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

What does "motif" mean?

  1. noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
    "Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel."
  2. noun A repeated decorative shape or pattern used in design.
    "The wallpaper features a floral motif in gold and cream."
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motif in a sentence

  • Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel.
  • The composer wove a four-note motif through the entire symphony.
  • The wallpaper features a floral motif in gold and cream.

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What is "motif" in Spanish?

"motif" in Spanish is motivo. motif means: A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.

How do you use "motif" in a sentence?

Example: "Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel." In Spanish, "motif" is motivo.

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