Consigna (en. Slogan)

/konˈsiɡna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Direction or instruction given by an authority.
The boss gave us the command to work as a team.
El jefe nos dio la consigna de trabajar en equipo.
In a military context, it is the order to follow in a mission.
The command from the unit was to maintain silence during the operation.
La consigna del comando era mantener el silencio durante la operación.
Phrase or motto used to motivate a group.
The command of the event was 'United for Peace'.
La consigna del evento era 'Unidos por la paz'.

Etymology

From Latin 'consigna', which means designation or mark.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give a command
to deliver an instruction or mandate.
dar una consigna
follow the command
to act according to the given instructions.
seguir la consigna
security command
established protocols to ensure safety.
consigna de seguridad

Related Words

instruction
order issued for someone to carry out an activity.
instrucción
guideline
indication or guide that leads to an action.
directriz
order
mandate that must be fulfilled.
orden

Slang Meanings

Informal instruction among friends or groups.
The command of the day is to go to the beach after class.
La consigna del día es ir a la playa después de clase.
Motivational phrase used at social events.
That command was on all the banners during the march.
Esa consigna estaba en todas las pancartas durante la marcha.