Spanish word

sinónimo

Pronunciation

IPA/siˈnonimo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsynonym

Example

¿Puedes darme un sinónimo de grande?

Can you give me a synonym for 'big'?

Illustration for sinónimo (synonym)

More examples

No encuentro un sinónimo adecuado para esta palabra.

I can't find a suitable synonym for this word.

Core concept

A substitute word used to avoid repeating the same term.

Common phrases

  • buscar un sinónimo

    look for a synonym

  • dar un sinónimo

    give a synonym

  • un sinónimo exacto

    exact synonym

Similar words

equivalente: Shares the same meaning as another term and functions interchangeably in the same contexts.
sustituto: Serves as a replacement for another word within a particular sentence or context.
paráfrasis: Restates an original expression using different words while preserving its meaning.

Definition in Spanish

Término cuyo significado es igual o semejante al de otro término y que se utiliza como alternativa para evitar repeticiones.

Word origin

Introduced through Latin synonymum from Greek σύν 'together' + ὄνομα 'name', reflecting the idea of 'same name'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses the verb phrase ser sinónimo de to mean 'be synonymous with', for example 'X es sinónimo de Y'.

Opposites

Related words

  • sinonimiasynonymynoun
  • sinonímicosynonymicadjective

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