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frase

sentence

noun FRAH-zeh Less Common
Communication Language

Origin: from Greek phrasis 'expression'

Also means

phrase

Usage Note

Frase is the grammatical 'sentence' as well as a 'phrase' or set expression (frase fatta, 'cliché'). It is feminine despite ending in -e; the plural is frasi. Don't confuse it with parola ('word').

Examples

"Scrivi una frase completa."

Natural Translation

Write a complete sentence.

Literal Translation

Write a sentence complete.

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