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Metonímia is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated. It is a form of metaphor that replaces the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely associated. For example, "the crown" can be used to refer to the monarchy, or "the White House" can be used to refer to the U.S. presidency. This substitution is not based on similarity, as in a metaphor, but on a relationship of contiguity or association.

The relationship between the two terms in metonímia can take several forms. One common type is the cause for the effect, such as "He has a fine *brain*" where "brain" refers to intelligence. Another is the container for the contained, like "The kettle is boiling" meaning the water inside the kettle is boiling. The instrument for the agent is also metonímia, for example, "The pen is mightier than the sword" where "pen" represents writing or diplomacy, and "sword" represents military force. The symbol for the thing symbolized is another frequent occurrence, such as "The flag" representing a nation. Possession for possessed is also a form, like "Shakespeare" referring to his plays.

Metonímia is widely used in everyday language, literature, and rhetoric. It serves to make language more concise, vivid, or evocative. By using a related term, speakers and writers can often convey complex ideas or emotions more efficiently. It can also add a layer of subtlety or indirectness to communication. The understanding of metonímia relies on shared cultural knowledge and context to grasp the intended association.