Signo (en. Sign)

/ˈsiɣ.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Character or symbol that represents something.
The peace sign is recognized worldwide.
El signo de la paz es reconocido en todo el mundo.
Astrological sign that designates the characteristics of a person.
His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Su signo zodiacal es Acuario.
Signal that indicates something.
The stop sign is found at all intersections.
El signo de pare se encuentra en todas las intersecciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'signum', which means 'mark' or 'signal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

question mark
Symbol used at the beginning and end of a question.
signo de interrogación
exclamation mark
Symbol that expresses surprise or admiration.
signo de admiración
to leave a mark
Sign or mark left on something or someone.
dejar huella

Related Words

signification
The meaning or interpretation of a sign.
significación
to mean
To express something through a sign.
significar
meaning
The conceptual interpretation assigned to a sign.
significado

Slang Meanings

A sign that something is wrong.
The noise from the machine is a sign that something is not working.
El ruido de la máquina es un signo de que algo no funciona.
Symbol that represents a group or idea.
The flag is the symbol that represents the nation.
La bandera es el signo que representa a la nación.