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“symbolism” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/simboˈlismo/

Example

El simbolismo fue un movimiento literario importante.

Symbolism was an important literary movement.

Illustration for simbolismo (symbolism)

How to say “symbolism” in Spanish

“Symbolism” in Spanish is simbolismo.

A movement in late 19th-century literature and visual art emphasizing indirect expression through symbols.

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

Example sentences with simbolismo

Hablamos del simbolismo en la serie.

We talked about symbolism in the series.

Tips for using simbolismo

  • When speaking generally about something being symbolic, prefer 'simbólico' or 'uso de símbolos' because 'simbolismo' most often signals the historical movement.

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