frases
/fɾases/from spelling rules
The English phrase "phrases" is translated into Spanish as frases.
Depending on the context, it can mean a single phrase, a sentence or even a famous quote.
Which one should you use?
In English, the word "phrase" is often more restricted to a group of words, whereas in Spanish, frase can refer to a single phrase, a sentence or a famous quote.
How does it change in a sentence?
frases is a feminine plural noun. The singular form is frase.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾases/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term frase hecha describes an idiom. Literally, it means a 'made phrase', referring to a expression that is already established in the culture.
- The word frase is a cognate with the English word 'phrase', but they both trace back to the Greek word phrasis, meaning 'way of speaking'.
- While frase can mean a sentence, linguists distinguish it from oración. An oración must have a verb to be grammatically complete, but a frase can be any sequence of words.
Examples in context
- Nadie traduce mis frases.No one translates my phrases.This sentence is useful for discussing the translation of one's phrases.Tatoeba #1703750 by marcelostockle, translation #3752951 by cromwellt
- Ya he creado miles de frases.I have created thousands of phrases already.This sentence is useful for mentioning the creation of many phrases.Tatoeba #1904096 by marcelostockle, translation #2740968 by catcher
- Sólo sé algunas palabras y frases.I only know some words and phrases.This sentence is useful for expressing how many words and phrases one knows.Tatoeba #3191714 by cueyayotl, translation #3169998 by sundown
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are studying Spanish together at a cafe.
- MateoElena, ¿me ayudas con estas frases?Elena, can you help me with these phrases?
- ElenaClaro, Mateo. ¿Qué frases son?Of course, Mateo. Which phrases are they?
- MateoSon las frases del libro de texto.They are the phrases from the textbook.
- ElenaAh, ya las veo. Son fáciles.Ah, I see them now. They are easy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
