Spanish Conversation · Level 103
60 words
Spanish word
insignia
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈsiɣnja/
Meaning
- feminine nounbadge
Example
El soldado mostró su insignia de rango.
The soldier showed his rank badge.
More examples
¿Dónde dejaste tu insignia de identificación?
Where did you leave your identification badge?
Core concept
Embroidered or metal emblem worn on a uniform to show rank, membership, or achievement.
Common phrases
insignia de identificación
identification badge
insignia de empresa
company badge
insignia de solapa
lapel badge
Similar words
placa: Small metal plate worn on clothing to display identity, rank, or official authority.
emblema: Graphic or heraldic symbol representing a group, institution, or nation.
medalla: Metal award on a ribbon worn on the chest to honor merit or bravery.
distintivo: Small emblem or patch worn to indicate qualification, membership, or function.
Definition in Spanish
Distintivo, emblema o placa que sirve para identificar rango, pertenencia o logro y que normalmente se exhibe en el uniforme o en accesorios.
Word origin
From medieval Latin insignia, ultimately from Latin in- (intensive) + signum 'mark', originally meaning a distinguishing sign used to indicate status or affiliation.
Usage tips
- Common in military and organizational contexts and often appears with verbs like llevar, mostrar, and colocar when describing uniforms and formal displays.