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as it were

/æz ɪt wɜːr/

Traducción: Expresión introductoria que indica que una palabra o descripción no es del todo exacta, pero se usa para dar énfasis o de forma metafórica; equivale a 'por así decirlo' o 'en cierto sentido'.

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/æz ɪt wɜːr/C1formal
  • esExpresión introductoria que indica que una palabra o descripción no es del todo exacta, pero se usa para dar énfasis o de forma metafórica; equivale a 'por así decirlo' o 'en cierto sentido'.

A parenthetical phrase used to indicate that a word or description is not exactly accurate but is used for effect or to express a metaphor; meaning 'so to speak' or 'in a manner of speaking'.

  1. So to speakC1formal

    Used to indicate that a word or phrase is not exactly accurate but is used for effect or to express a metaphor.

    espor así decirlo

    • He was, as it were, the captain of the team.
    • The project is, as it were, a work in progress.
    • She became, as it were, the heart of the community.