¿Cuál es tu signo del zodiaco?
The English phrase "what is your zodiac sign?" can be translated into Spanish as ¿Cuál es tu signo del zodiaco?
This phrase is used to ask someone about their zodiac sign. When answering the question, it is common to use the verb ser followed directly by the name of the sign, such as in the sentence Soy Aries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase signo del zodiaco is a literal translation of "zodiac sign". Here, del is a contraction of de (of) and el (the), meaning "sign of the zodiac".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the question formal or polite, use su instead of tu.
Did you know?
- The word zodiaco is derived from a Greek term meaning a 'circle of small animals'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, asking someone their signo is a common icebreaker in social settings and dating, even for those who do not strictly believe in astrology.
- In Spanish, the word signo is also used to describe the symbols used in mathematics and punctuation, not just astrological signs.
