Estandarte (en. Banner)

[es.tan.'dar.te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A band or flag that symbolizes a military, religious, or civil unit.

Example Sentence: The regiment's standard proudly waved in the parade.

El estandarte del regimiento ondeaba con orgullo en el desfile.

Definition: A symbol that represents an ideology or movement.

Example Sentence: Freedom was the standard of the revolution.

La libertad fue el estandarte de la revolución.

Definition: An element used to mark or identify a place or position.

Example Sentence: They placed a standard at the top of the mountain to mark the campsite.

Colocaron un estandarte en la cima de la montaña para señalar el campamento.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Latin 'standardum', which means 'flag' or 'signal'.

Common Phrase: to carry the standard

Common Phrase Meaning: To defend or promote a cause or ideology.

llevar el estandarte

Common Phrase: under the standard of

Common Phrase Meaning: Under the symbol or flag of something, generally referring to a group or movement.

bajo el estandarte de

Related Word: flag

Related Word Description: Fabric that has an emblem and is used as a national symbol or of an organization.

bandera

Related Word: emblem

Related Word Description: A symbol that represents an idea, organization, or country.

emblema

Related Word: insignia

Related Word Description: A symbol that identifies a unit or group.

insignia

Slang Meaning: A representative figure of leadership or influence.

Slang Example: She is the standard of the youth movement.

Ella es el estandarte del movimiento juvenil.

Slang Meaning: Something that stands out for its importance or symbolism.

Slang Example: That place has become the standard of local culture.

Ese lugar se ha convertido en el estandarte de la cultura local.