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El Modismo
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. These expressions are essential for sounding like a native speaker.
Examples in context
Ese modismo es típico de la región mexicana.
That idiom is typical of the Mexican region.
No comprendí el modismo que usó el abuelo.
I did not understand the idiom grandpa used.
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