Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
significado
Pronunciation
IPA/siɣnifiˈkaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmeaning
Example
¿Cuál es el significado de esta palabra?
What is the meaning of this word?
More examples
El significado de la palabra varía según el contexto.
The meaning of the word varies depending on the context.
Core concept
The idea or sense a word points to.
Common phrases
el significado de
the meaning of
significado literal
literal meaning
Similar words
acepción: Specific sense a word takes in a particular context or usage.
sentido: Overall sense or directional meaning an expression points toward.
connotación: Emotional or cultural associations a word evokes through use.
definición: Clear, explicit explanation or statement that defines a word's meaning.
Definition in Spanish
La idea o el sentido que se asigna a una palabra, un signo o una expresión según su contexto.
Word origin
The noun is built from the verb significar, ultimately from Latin significare meaning 'to mark or make a sign', and refers to what is signified by a word or expression.
Usage tips
- Significado usually denotes the conventional or literal meaning while connotación covers associations and implied or emotional senses.
Other meanings
- significancenoun
- connotationnoun
Opposites
- insignificanciainsignificancenoun
Related words
- significarmeanverb
- significativomeaningfuladjective
- significanciasignificancenoun