Spanish word

lema

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlema/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmotto

Example

Mi lema es 'nunca rendirse'.

My motto is 'never give up'.

Illustration for lema (motto)

More examples

Tengo un lema que me motiva cada día.

I have a motto that motivates me every day.

Core concept

Short rallying phrase guiding a group's actions.

Common phrases

  • tener un lema

    have a motto

  • poner como lema

    set as a motto

Similar words

frase: Short phrase or sentence that expresses an idea or feeling.
eslogan: Catchy promotional line that companies or groups use to attract attention.
dicho: Traditional saying that expresses practical wisdom or life lessons.

Definition in Spanish

Palabra o expresión breve que sirve como consigna o máxima para guiar las actitudes y acciones de una persona o colectivo.

Word origin

From Greek lemma 'proposition' via Latin lemma, originally a scholastic premise that later shifted to mean a slogan or guiding phrase.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • slogannoun

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