Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
consigna
Pronunciation
IPA/konˈsiɣna/
Meaning
- feminine nouninstruction
Example
Sigue la consigna del entrenador.
Follow the coach's instruction.
More examples
La consigna de seguridad exige el uso de casco.
The safety instruction requires the use of a helmet.
Core concept
Brief directive indicating how to act.
Common phrases
dejar en la consigna
leave at the left-luggage office
la consigna oficial
the official instructions
cumplir con la consigna
follow the instructions
Similar words
instrucción: Precise procedural instruction listing steps and methods to follow.
indicacion: Concise indication pointing to an action, direction, or location.
orden: Strong order issued by an authority requiring compliance.
señal: Audible or visible cue that signals attention or the right moment to act.
Definition in Spanish
Instrucción breve que indica cómo debe procederse; según el contexto puede referirse también a un lema o al servicio para dejar equipajes.
Word origin
From Latin consignare 'to sign or seal' via Old French consigne, the word became a Spanish noun for a short recorded instruction.
Usage tips
- The word resembles English consign and consignment but corresponds to a different set of uses in Spanish.
Other meanings
- luggage storagenoun
- slogannoun
- ordernoun
Opposites
- desobedienciadisobediencenoun