Spanish Conversation · Level 145
30 words
Spanish word
rótulo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrotulo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsign
Example
Colgaron un rótulo nuevo en la entrada del restaurante.
They hung a new sign at the entrance to the restaurant.
More examples
¿Dónde está el rótulo de salida más cercano?
Where is the nearest exit sign?
Core concept
Text, drawing, or symbol placed on an object or building indicating its name, contents, or function.
Common phrases
quitar el rótulo
remove the sign
rótulo de salida
exit sign
rótulo informativo
informational sign
Similar words
letrero: Signboard placed outside a shop or facility to identify it or guide customers.
etiqueta: Label affixed to an item or its wrapping indicating ingredients, instructions, or product details.
placa: Nameplate or plaque of metal or wood mounted on a wall or door stating a name or number.
Definition in Spanish
Texto, dibujo o símbolo colocado en un objeto o edificio para indicar nombre, contenido o función.
Word origin
From Latin rotulus 'roll', the word originally named a scroll heading and later widened to mean a written sign or label placed on objects and buildings.
Usage tips
- Contrast with etiqueta: etiqueta usually means a small label or tag on a product, while rótulo refers to a visible sign or label attached to the outside of an object or building.
Other meanings
- placardnoun
- labelnoun
Related words
- rotulaciónsignagenoun
- rotularlabelverb