Emblema (en. Emblem)

/emˈble.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Symbol that represents an organization or idea.
The national emblem is used in official documents.
El emblema nacional se utiliza en documentos oficiales.
Image or form that represents a specific meaning.
The club's emblem is a golden lion.
El emblema del club es un león dorado.
In heraldry, shield that identifies a family or state.
The heraldic emblem shows the family's coat of arms.
El emblema heráldico muestra las armas de la familia.

Etymology

From the Greek 'embléma', meaning 'something that is placed or has been placed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

National emblem
Symbol that represents a country.
emblema nacional
Emblem of peace
Symbol that represents peace.
emblema de paz
Emblem of victory
Symbol that represents a victory.
emblema de la victoria

Related Words

Insignia
Symbol that identifies a person or group.
insignia
Symbol
Graphic or abstract representation of an idea.
símbolo
Logo
Graphic design that represents a company.
logo

Slang Meanings

A symbol represents the pride of a group.
That tattoo is their personal emblem.
Ese tatuaje es su emblema personal.
Reflection of identity or belonging.
I wear this pin as an emblem of my community.
Llevo este pin como emblema de mi comunidad.