Translations for metaphorically in the English»Spanish Dictionary

metaphorically [Am ˈˌmɛdəˈfɔrək(ə)li, Brit ˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪk(ə)li] ADV

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metaphorically

metafóricamente

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In modern usage, legal or administrative bodies with strict, arbitrary rulings and secretive proceedings are sometimes called, metaphorically or poetically, "star chambers". en.wikipedia.org

Sometimes, metaphor and metonymy may both be at work in the same figure of speech, or one could interpret a phrase metaphorically or metonymically. en.wikipedia.org

One sure way to foster a culture of indecision is to metaphorically crucify everyone who makes a decision that ends badly. www.techrepublic.com

Ultimately, this last word derives from "blos" / lump, clod, and, metaphorically, mushroom. en.wikipedia.org

The term is occasionally also used metaphorically to refer to renunciation of a non-religious belief or cause, such as a political party, brain trust, or a sports team. en.wikipedia.org

Metaphorically, their cooperation suggests the activity of peaceful nation-building. en.wikipedia.org

This corresponds with the song's lyrics which deal with the demise of a relationship taking a metaphorically physical toll on a partner. en.wikipedia.org

This enigmatic nature of the footage is said to metaphorically represent the nature of the confusing and uncertain post-9/11 future. en.wikipedia.org

The trousers (metaphorically of course) are on a rota. en.wikipedia.org

Metaphorically, the pie is still the same sizebut it has been sliced into more pieces, each piece being proportionately smaller. en.wikipedia.org

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