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    Significación (en. Significance)

    /siɣnifikasjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The sense that can be attributed to a word, phrase or symbol.
    The significance of the artwork is the subject of analysis.
    La significación de la obra de arte es objeto de análisis.
    The value or purpose that a concept has in a certain context.
    The significance of the term has changed over time.
    La significación del término ha cambiado con el tiempo.
    Importance or relevance of a topic or situation.
    The social significance of this meeting is evident.
    La significación social de esta reunión es evidente.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'significatio', which means 'the act of signifying'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give meaning
    to provide an interpretation or sense to something.
    dar significado
    cultural significance
    importance or value that something has in a specific culture.
    significación cultural
    hidden meaning
    meaning that is not evident or clear.
    significado oculto

    Related Words

    meaning
    Interpretation or sense of a word or expression.
    significado
    literal meaning
    The sense of an expression taken literally.
    significado literal
    signifier
    The physical aspect of a sign that carries the meaning.
    significante

    Slang Meanings

    The way something is interpreted in an informal context.
    In street slang, the significance of 'losing' can mean 'not winning'.
    En la jerga de la calle, la significación de 'perder' puede ser 'no ganar'.
    Sense or interpretation given by a specific group.
    The significance of certain terms can vary among social groups.
    La significación de unos términos puede variar entre grupos sociales.