Hipól (en. Hippo)

/iˈpol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An artifact or substance used in rituals or cultural practices.
The hipól is fundamental in the traditional ceremony.
El hipól es fundamental en la ceremonia tradicional.
A specific name for an object in popular culture.
The hipól I bought at the market became very popular.
El hipól que compré en el mercado se volvió muy popular.
A symbolic element in certain festivities.
The hipól represents the unity of the community during celebrations.
El hipól representa la unión de la comunidad durante las celebraciones.

Etymology

The term hipól comes from the Latin 'hipolus', which refers to objects of worship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a hipól
To participate in a cultural ritual or ceremony.
hacer un hipól
to be in hipól
To be in a state of reflection or cultural connection.
estar en hipól

Related Words

ritual
Set of sacred practices.
ritual
culture
Set of knowledge, beliefs, and customs.
cultura
symbol
Graphic or iconic representation of an idea.
símbolo

Slang Meanings

Something that is highly valued in a specific group.
That hipól is highly appreciated by the community.
Ese hipól es muy apreciado por la comunidad.
A joke about an artifact that makes friends laugh.
That is just a hipól joke between us.
Esa es solo una broma de hipól entre nosotros.