What is the Spanish word for "metaphor"?

Learn how to say "metaphor" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

metaphor

Spanish

metáfora

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Examples of how to use "metaphor" in Spanish

English
Using a good metaphor explains things well.
Spanish
Usar una buena metáfora explica las cosas bien.
English
The teacher explained the metaphor clearly.
Spanish
El profesor explicó la metáfora claramente.
English
Her smile became a metaphor for kindness.
Spanish
Su sonrisa se convirtió en una metáfora de la amabilidad.
English
He used a simple metaphor in class.
Spanish
Usó una metáfora sencilla en clase.
English
This poem contains a surprising metaphor.
Spanish
Este poema contiene una metáfora sorprendente.

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