Fráza

Fráza is a term used in linguistics and rhetoric to denote a group of words that expresses a single idea but does not form a complete sentence. It typically lacks a subject and a predicate, or if it has both, they are not functioning in a way that creates an independent clause. Phrases can be classified in various ways, often by the type of word that heads the phrase, such as noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and adverb phrases. A noun phrase, for example, might be "the big red ball," which functions as a single unit representing a noun. A verb phrase could be "is running quickly," conveying the action and its manner.

The function of a phrase within a sentence is crucial. It can act as a subject, object, modifier, or complement, contributing to the overall meaning and structure of the sentence. For instance, in the sentence "The dog with the wagging tail barked loudly," "with the wagging tail" is a prepositional phrase modifying "dog." The concept of a phrase is fundamental to understanding sentence construction and grammatical analysis. It helps to break down complex sentences into their constituent parts, revealing how meaning is built through the combination of words. Different languages may have variations in how phrases are structured and what constitutes a phrase.