modismo

Noun masculine B2 #54611 most common

Translations

  1. idiom
  2. phrase

Refers to a group of words whose meaning is not deducible from the individual words.

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Example Sentences

The idiom 'to add fuel to the fire' means to intensify an already existing conflict.

El modismo 'estar en las nubes' significa que alguien está distraído o soñando.

The idiom 'to be in the clouds' means that someone is distracted or daydreaming.

La influencia sarmática en su forma de hablar se nota en sus expresiones y modismos únicos.

The Sarmatian influence in his way of speaking is evident in his unique expressions and idioms.