A1 — Beginnernoun
frase
sentence, phrase
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
periodoproposizioneespressionelocuzioneenunciato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
silenzioparola singola
Usage note
'Frase' is an everyday sentence. 'Periodo' is a complex or compound sentence (grammar term). 'Proposizione' is a clause. 'Locuzione' is a set phrase.
Example
"Prova a costruire una frase usando il congiuntivo."
"Try to build a sentence using the subjunctive."
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