paraphrase

• Substantivo que designa a reescrita de um texto, trecho ou afirmação com outras palavras, frequentemente para esclarecer ou simplificar o sentido; também se refere ao próprio texto assim reescrito.

A noun referring to a restatement of a text, passage, or statement in different words, often to clarify or simplify the meaning.

1. Rewording of textB2formal

   A restatement of a passage or text using different words, often to clarify meaning.

   Paráfrase

   • The student wrote a paraphrase of the original poem.
   • A good paraphrase maintains the original meaning while using simpler language.
   • The teacher asked for a paraphrase of the complex paragraph.

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2. Interpretation or explanationB2formal

   An alternative expression or explanation of something said or written.

   Paráfrase

   • His paraphrase of the speech made it easier to understand.
   • She offered a paraphrase of the legal document for the client.
   • The paraphrase captured the essence of the author's argument.

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• Verbo usado para expressar o sentido do que foi escrito ou dito com outras palavras, especialmente para maior clareza.

A verb used to express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

1. Restate in different wordsB2formal

   To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

   Parafrasear

   • She paraphrased the complex paragraph to make it easier to understand.
   • The student paraphrased the author's argument in his essay.
   • Can you paraphrase that sentence for me?

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2. Summarize or rephraseB2formal

   To give a shorter or clearer version of a statement or text.

   Parafrasear

   • He paraphrased the main points of the speech for the audience.
   • The journalist paraphrased the politician's comments in the article.
   • I will paraphrase the instructions to avoid confusion.

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