literal

Adjective B1 #42661 most common

Translations

  1. literal
  2. exact

Used to describe something that is true to the letter.

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Example Sentences

His interpretation of the poem was so literal that it left no room for creativity.

La anágoe en el texto revela significados ocultos que trascienden lo literal.

The anagoge in the text reveals hidden meanings that transcend the literal.

Su comentario fue más metafórico que literal, lo que llevó a confusiones.

Her comment was more metaphorical than literal, which led to confusion.

El término "calque" se refiere a una traducción literal de una expresión extranjera.

The term "calque" refers to a literal translation of a foreign expression.