How to Say "Symbol" in Spanish

símbolo

/ˈsimbolo/masculine

The English word 'symbol' is translated into Spanish as símbolo.

The word símbolo is a masculine noun used to describe an object meant to represent another.

Meaning: object meant to represent another (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of símbolo is símbolos.

/ˈsimbolo/

The word símbolo shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the English word 'combine', because both stem from the idea of putting things together.
Unlike the English 'symbol', which is used for everything from math to art, Spanish speakers might use signo specifically for mathematical or linguistic markers.
The word símbolo is a 'palabra esdrújula', meaning the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable, which automatically requires a written accent mark in Spanish grammar.

El símbolo del aluminio es Al.
The chemical symbol for aluminum is Al.
This sentence shows how to refer to the chemical símbolo for aluminum.
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La vaca es un símbolo de Europa.
The cow is a symbol of Europe.
This sentence uses símbolo to describe the cow as a representation of Europe.
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La ☭ es un símbolo del comunismo.
The ☭ is a symbol of communism.
This sentence identifies a specific icon as a símbolo of communism.
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El símbolo del amor es una rosa roja.
The symbol of love is a red rose.
El águila es el emblema nacional de México
The eagle is the national emblem of Mexico.
El arcoíris es un ícono de diversidad y esperanza
The rainbow is an icon of diversity and hope.
La simbología maya es fascinante
Mayan symbolism is fascinating.
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Daniel and Elena are discussing a design for a new organization.

Daniel

¿Qué símbolo debería usar para el logo?
What symbol should I use for the logo?
Elena

Podría ser un árbol, Daniel.
It could be a tree, Daniel.
Daniel

Un árbol es un símbolo de fuerza.
A tree is a symbol of strength.
Elena

Exactamente, es una idea excelente.
Exactly, it is an excellent idea.

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