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idiom

[ˈɪdiəm]
nounmasculinepl: idioms
idioma; expressão idiomática
1. A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
The phrase 'raining cats and dogs' is an idiom meaning heavy rain.
A expressão 'chovendo à cântaros' é um idioma que significa chuva forte.
2. The language or dialect of a particular group or region
The local idiom reflected centuries of cultural influence.
O idioma local refletia séculos de influência cultural.
3. A characteristic style or manner of expression in music, art, or literature
The artist's unique idiom is evident in every painting.
O idioma único do artista é evidente em cada pintura.
Synonyms
expressionphraselocutiondialectlanguage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão idiomática; idioma
Both terms are commonly used; expressão idiomática emphasizes the figurative meaning
Portugal
expressão idiomática; locução
Locução is frequently used in Portuguese Portuguese for idiomatic expressions
General
idioma
When referring to a language or dialect

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak the same idiom
idiom of expression
break the idiom
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