Spanish word

emblemático

Pronunciation

IPA/embleˈmatiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveiconic

Example

La plaza emblemática es punto de encuentro para la gente.

The iconic square is a meeting place for people.

Illustration for emblemático (iconic)

More examples

El teatro emblemático atrae a turistas cada año.

The iconic theatre attracts tourists every year.

Core concept

A characteristic symbol or feature that stands for a person, place, or era.

Common phrases

  • lugar emblemático

    iconic place

  • teatro emblemático

    iconic theater

  • edificio emblemático

    iconic building

Similar words

icónico: Highly recognizable emblem that leaves a strong, memorable impression on many people.
representativo: Representative example showing the common qualities of a particular group or kind.
simbólico: Concrete image or object used to express an abstract concept or idea.
característico: Characteristic quality or attribute particular to someone or something.

Definition in Spanish

Que representa de forma reconocible a algo o a alguien y evoca su identidad o carácter.

Word origin

Derived from Greek ἔμβλημα 'ornament' through Latin emblema, with -ático turning it into an adjective for something that stands as a symbolic representative.

Usage tips

  • Compared with representativo, emblemático stresses symbolic status and emotional or cultural resonance rather than mere typicality.

Other meanings

  • representativeadjective

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