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phrase (EN)
substantivo, verbo

substantivo “phrase”

sg. phrase, pl. phrases
  1. expressão
    By the way, did you know that "by the way" is a phrase?
  2. sintagma
    The phrase "under the bed" tells us where the cat is hiding.
  3. frase musical
    The violinist played a beautiful phrase that stood out in the symphony.
  4. sequência de movimentos (na dança)
    The dancer practiced each phrase carefully to perfect the entire routine.

verbo “phrase”

infinitivo phrase; ele phrases; pret. phrased; part. phrased; ger. phrasing
  1. formular
    She carefully phrased her question to avoid offending anyone.
  2. frasear (na música)
    The violinist phrased beautifully, making the melody flow smoothly.
  3. organizar em frases (na música)
    The music teacher showed us how to phrase the melody to make it sound more expressive.