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“allegorical” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aleˈɣoɾiko/

Example

Este cuento es alegórico.

This story is allegorical.

Illustration for alegórico (allegorical)

How to say “allegorical” in Spanish

“Allegorical” in Spanish is alegórico.

Symbols in a painting each standing for a moral lesson.

Full entry for alegórico: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with alegórico

Comentó la película desde una perspectiva alegórica.

She commented on the film from an allegorical perspective.

Tips for using alegórico

  • Alegórico often implies a narrative or didactic emphasis (characters or events carrying a clear moral), whereas simbólico can be a looser or single-image symbol.

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