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How to Say ‘A phrase.’ in Spain Spanish

Una frase.

OO-nah FRAH-seh

[OO-nah FRAH-seh]

💬 Usage Tip: In Spanish, “frase” can mean a “phrase” or a “sentence,” depending on context. It’s feminine: *una frase*.

🇪🇸 In Spain: You’ll often hear *una frase* in Spain when people mean a memorable line or “quote” (especially in talks, homilies, or reflections).

Phrase Breakdown

Una

[OO-nah]

a / one (feminine)

Feminine singular indefinite article; used before a feminine noun (e.g., frase). In dialogue, it can introduce an example or a quote.

Example

Para el diálogo interreligioso, compartimos Una idea en forma de frase.

For interfaith dialogue, we share an idea in the form of a phrase.

frase

[FRAH-seh]

phrase / sentence (short expression)

A short expression or line, often quoted. Useful when sharing teachings or sayings about Jesús respectfully in interfaith settings.

Example

En el encuentro, leímos una frase sobre Jesús que invita al respeto.

At the meeting, we read a phrase about Jesus that invites respect.

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