paraphrase in Spanish
paraphrase in Spanish is paráfrasis, parafrasear — paraphrase means a restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
paraphrase in Spanish
paráfrasis
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
parafrasear
(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.
What does "paraphrase" mean?
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noun A restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
"The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text."
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verb To restate something in different words while keeping the same meaning.
"Can you paraphrase that last paragraph for me?"
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paraphrase in a sentence
- The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text.
- Can you paraphrase that last paragraph for me?
- She paraphrased the professor's lecture in her notes instead of writing it word for word.
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What is "paraphrase" in Spanish?
"paraphrase" in Spanish is paráfrasis, parafrasear. paraphrase means: A restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
How do you use "paraphrase" in a sentence?
Example: "The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text." In Spanish, "paraphrase" is paráfrasis, parafrasear.
Are there other ways to say "paraphrase" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "paraphrase": paráfrasis, parafrasear.
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