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frases

FRAH-sehs/ˈfɾases/

“frases” means “sentences” in Spanish (grammatically complete units).

sentences, phrases

Also: quotes, expressions
NounfA1
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Tengo que escribir tres frases sobre mi familia.

A1

I have to write three sentences about my family.

Me encantan las frases de esa película.

A2

I love the quotes from that movie.

No entiendo las frases hechas en español.

B1

I don't understand set phrases (idioms) in Spanish.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • oraciones (sentences)
  • expresiones (expressions)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • frases hechas – idioms / set expressions
  • frases célebres – famous quotes
  • frases cortas – short sentences

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "frases" in Spanish:

expressions→phrases→quotes→sentences→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: frases

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase would you use to describe 'famous quotes' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
frase(sentence) — Noun
frasear(to phrase) — Verb
fraseología(phraseology) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'phrasis,' meaning a 'way of speaking,' which passed through Latin into Spanish.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: phrasesFrench: phrases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'frases' always need a verb?

No. Unlike 'oraciones,' a 'frase' can be a simple group of words without a verb, like '¡Qué buena suerte!'

Is 'frases' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should say 'las frases' or 'muchas frases.'