coherent phrase

[koʊˈhɪrənt freɪz]
nounpl: coherent phrases
frase coerente
1. A sequence of words that are logically connected and make sense together, presenting a clear and consistent meaning
The student wrote a coherent phrase that clearly explained the concept.
O estudante escreveu uma frase coerente que explicava claramente o conceito.
2. In linguistics and communication, a statement in which ideas flow logically and are easy to understand
Despite his nervousness, he managed to speak in coherent phrases during the presentation.
Apesar de seu nervosismo, ele conseguiu falar em frases coerentes durante a apresentação.
3. A group of words arranged in a way that demonstrates logical connection and mutual intelligibility
The poem's coherent phrases created a compelling narrative.
As frases coerentes do poema criaram uma narrativa convincente.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, the ability to produce 'coherent phrases' is highly valued in education, professional communication, and public speaking. This term is frequently used in teaching writing, communication skills, and language arts courses to emphasize the importance of logical organization and clarity in expression.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
logical phraseintelligible phrasemeaningful phraselucid phraseclear expression
Antonyms / Antônimos
incoherent phrasemuddled phraseconfusing statementunintelligible phrase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
frase coerente
Standard term used in education and formal communication
Portugal
frase coerente
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts
São Paulo
frase coerente / frase bem estruturada
May also use 'bem estruturada' in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
frase coerente / frase que faz sentido
Colloquially may simplify to 'frase que faz sentido' (phrase that makes sense)

Related Words

coherencecoherentlycohesiondiscoursearticulateclaritylogicsemantics

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in coherent phrases
construct coherent phrases
string together coherent phrases
articulate coherent phrases
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →