Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
modismo
noun
mo-DEEZ-mo
Definition
A current trend or fashionable expression, often in language.
Examples
- O uso excessivo de modismos pode tornar a comunicação menos clara.
- At the conference, she introduced several modismos that captivated the audience.
Meaning
Modismo refers to a word, phrase, or expression that is very popular or fashionable at a particular time, often reflecting the cultural or social characteristics of that period.
Synonyms
- gíria
- tendência
- expressão popular