Simbólico
Example: O gesto simbólico mostrou a importância da paz na reunião.
Definition
"Simbólico" describes something that serves as a symbol or represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning, often used to convey deeper significance or abstract meaning, as in a symbolic gesture showing the importance of peace at a meeting.
Etymology
The word "simbólico" comes from the Latin 'symbolicus,' which itself derives from the Greek 'symbolikos,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a symbol.' It entered Portuguese through Late Latin, carrying the idea of something that stands for or represents something else, often used in art, literature, and communication.
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