Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
frase
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɾase/
Meaning
- feminine nounphrase
Example
En la canción hay una frase muy bonita.
There is a very beautiful phrase in the song.
More examples
Usó una frase hecha para cambiar de tema.
He used a set phrase to change the subject.
Core concept
A chunk of words that communicates a single message.
Common phrases
frase hecha
set phrase
frase clave
key phrase
Similar words
expresión: A word or wording that expresses an emotion, opinion, or thought.
oración: A complete sentence that conveys a full thought.
locución: A fixed short combination of words used repeatedly with a specific meaning.
dicho: A conventional idiomatic saying or proverb that expresses a common idea.
Definition in Spanish
Unidad de palabras, corta o larga, que transmite una idea, un mensaje o una intención y que puede funcionar como expresión fija en el habla.
Word origin
Borrowed from Greek phrasis via Latin into the Romance languages, carrying the basic sense 'spoken expression'.
Usage tips
- For the stylistic sense 'turn of phrase', Spanish may use frase but often prefers giro or locución for a particular turn of expression.
Other meanings
- sentencenoun
- turn of phrasenoun
Opposites
- silenciosilencenoun
Related words
- frasearphraseverb
- fraseadophrasedadjective