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    Banderas (en. Flags)

    /ban'deɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Piece of fabric that has different colors and shapes, used to represent a country or organization.
    The flag of Spain is red and yellow.
    La bandera de España es roja y amarilla.
    Signal or banner that can be used in ceremonies or events.
    At the beginning of the ceremony, the school flag was raised.
    Al inicio de la ceremonia, se izó la bandera del colegio.
    Symbol of a movement or cause.
    The protest flags waved at the demonstration.
    Las banderas de protesta ondeaban en la manifestación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bandiera', which means 'cloth or banner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry the flag
    To defend a cause or position.
    llevar la bandera
    under the same flag
    United in a common purpose.
    bajo la misma bandera
    white flag
    Symbol of surrender or peace.
    bandera blanca

    Related Words

    banner
    A type of flag that represents a group or community.
    estandarte
    pavilion
    Term generally used to refer to a national or regional flag.
    pabellón
    insignia
    A symbol that represents a group or organization.
    insignia

    Slang Meanings

    To be known or popular in a specific area.
    That band carries the flag in the local music scene.
    Esa banda lleva la bandera en la escena musical local.
    To publicly support a cause or movement.
    She always carries the flag for human rights.
    Ella siempre lleva la bandera de los derechos humanos.