English–Spanish

“motto” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlema/

Example

Mi lema es 'nunca rendirse'.

My motto is 'never give up'.

Illustration for lema (motto)

How to say “motto” in Spanish

“Motto” in Spanish is lema.

Short rallying phrase guiding a group's actions.

Full entry for lema: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lema

Tengo un lema que me motiva cada día.

I have a motto that motivates me every day.

Tips for using lema

  • Do not confuse Spanish lema with English lemma, which in English is a technical term in mathematics and linguistics.

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