El símbolo
Example: El símbolo en la bandera representa la unidad nacional.
Definition
"El símbolo" refers to a mark, sign, or object that represents or stands for an idea, quality, or concept. It is often used to convey meaning or represent something abstract, like unity or identity, as in the phrase 'El símbolo en la bandera representa la unidad nacional.'
Etymology
The term "el símbolo" comes from the Latin word 'symbolum,' which itself originates from the Greek 'σύμβολον' (sýmbolon), meaning a token or sign. Interestingly, in ancient times, a 'symbolon' was a piece of an object broken in two, with each part held by different parties to identify each other later. This reflects how a "símbolo" serves as a recognizable sign or representation.
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"El símbolo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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