phrasing

• Sustantivo que denota la manera de elegir y ordenar las palabras, frases u oraciones para expresar una idea o sentimiento; también se refiere a la forma de articular o agrupar los elementos de una frase musical.

A noun referring to the way in which words, phrases, or sentences are chosen and arranged to express an idea or feeling.

1. Choice of wordsB2formal

   The way in which something is expressed in words; the style or manner of verbal expression.

   Manera de expresarse

   • The phrasing of the contract was very precise.
   • Her phrasing in the speech was elegant and clear.
   • He needs to work on his phrasing to avoid misunderstandings.

   Sinónimoschoice of wordsdictionexpressionlanguagephraseologystyleterminologyverbiagewording

2. Musical expressionC1formalart

   The way a musician shapes a sequence of notes in a passage of music.

   Fraseo musical

   • The pianist's phrasing was smooth and expressive.
   • Good phrasing is essential for a beautiful melody.
   • The conductor emphasized the phrasing in the second movement.

   Sinónimosarticulationdeliveryexpressioninterpretationrendering

• Verbo que designa la acción de expresar algo de cierta manera o elegir las palabras concretas para transmitir un significado.

A verb used to express the act of expressing something in a particular way or choosing specific words to convey meaning.

1. Express in wordsB1formal

   To express something in a particular way using words.

   Expresar en palabras

   • She phrased her question carefully to avoid confusion.
   • He phrased the apology in a sincere manner.
   • The politician phrased his response diplomatically.

   Sinónimosarticulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstateutterword

2. Write or speak in a specific styleB2formal

   To compose or articulate a statement with a particular style or tone.

   Expresar con palabras

   • The author phrased the passage in a poetic style.
   • She phrased the instructions in simple language for the children.
   • He phrased his criticism in a constructive way.

   Sinónimosarticulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstatestylevoiceword