La metáfora
Example: La metáfora en su poema revela significados profundos y ocultos.
Definition
"La metáfora" is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a resemblance or symbolic meaning. It is used to reveal deeper, often hidden, meanings in language and poetry.
Etymology
The word "la metáfora" comes from the Greek word 'metaphora,' meaning 'transfer' or 'carrying over.' It originally referred to the idea of transferring meaning from one thing to another, which perfectly captures how metaphors work in language by linking unrelated concepts.
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"La metáfora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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