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"Frase" is a noun which is often translated as "sentence", and "oración" is a noun which is often translated as "prayer". Learn more about the difference between "frase" and "oración" below.
la frase(
frah
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seh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. phrase
La oración suena mejor al suprimir esta frase.The sentence sounds better if you remove this phrase.
3. (saying)
a. expression
Me gustan las frases cómicas que utiliza en sus artículos.I like the humorous expressions he uses in his articles.
la oración(
oh
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rah
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (religion)
2. (grammar)
a. sentence
¿Esta es una oración simple o una oración compleja?Is this a simple sentence or a complex sentence?
3. (formal) (address)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. speech
El líder pronunció una oración en homenaje a las víctimas en el atentado.The leader made a speech in homage to the victims of the attack.
4. (activity)
a. prayer
Los monjes benedictinos dedican su vida a la oración.Benedictine monks devote their life to prayer.
