phrase

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BrE /freɪz/ AmE /freɪz/

noun en → es

1 LINGUISTICS [countable] B1

a short group of words that express a particular idea or meaning, especially one that is often used together in the same order

frase, expresión

  • a phrase

Collocations common phrase · idiomatic phrase

  • The phrase 'to be honest' is often used in English.

    La frase 'ser sincero' se usa mucho en inglés.

2 STATEMENT [countable] B1

a short statement or remark, especially one that expresses an opinion or idea

frase, comentario

  • make a phrase

Collocations opening phrase · closing phrase

  • She made the phrase 'I love you' sound like an insult.

    Ella hizo que la frase 'te quiero' sonara como una ofensa.