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    Sinónimo (en. Synonym)

    /siˈnó.ni.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A word that can be used as an equivalent to another.
    In Spanish, 'feliz' is a synonym of 'contento'.
    En español, 'feliz' es un sinónimo de 'contento'.
    Term that shares a similar meaning.
    'Mar' is a synonym of 'océano' in certain contexts.
    El 'mar' es un sinónimo de 'océano' en ciertos contextos.
    Word that can replace another without changing the sense.
    Using a synonym can enrich your vocabulary.
    Usar un sinónimo puede enriquecer tu vocabulario.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'synonymon', which means 'that which has the same name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more of the same
    Expression indicating that something is repetitive or offers no new information.
    más de lo mismo
    to use a synonym
    Referring to the act of replacing one word with another that has a similar meaning.
    usar un sinónimo
    there are no perfect synonyms
    Phrase indicating that although some words are similar, they are not completely equivalent.
    no hay sinónimos perfectos

    Related Words

    antonym
    Word that has an opposite meaning.
    antonimo
    parameter
    Factor that can be changed or adjusted, often used in technical contexts.
    parametro
    homonym
    Word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning.
    homonimo

    Slang Meanings

    Alternative word
    When I don't remember a word, I use a synonym and people understand me.
    Cuando no recuerdo una palabra, uso un sinónimo y la gente me entiende.
    Word change
    Sometimes in my essays, I use synonyms to avoid repeating the same words.
    A veces en mis ensayos uso sinónimos para evitar repetir las mismas palabras.