Spanish Conversation · Level 108
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Spanish word
trascendencia
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾasθenˈdenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounimportance
Example
La trascendencia de este tema es evidente.
The importance of this topic is clear.
More examples
No hay que dar trascendencia a rumores sin fundamento.
One should not give significance to groundless rumors.
Core concept
Ripples spreading outward from a single event.
Common phrases
dar trascendencia a
give significance to
no tiene trascendencia
is of no importance
no tiene mucha trascendencia
is not very important
Similar words
importancia: Overall importance of a thing or issue in general terms.
relevancia: Pertinence to a particular situation that makes something matter there.
influencia: Ability to influence others' choices, opinions, or outcomes.
repercusión: Degree to which an event triggers public attention and broader societal consequences.
Definition in Spanish
Importancia que tiene algo porque afecta o modifica situaciones o personas más allá del momento o lugar en que ocurre.
Word origin
From Latin transcendere meaning 'to go beyond', built from trans- 'beyond' and scandere 'to climb', originally a verb that produced a noun for effects that extend past the immediate moment.
Usage tips
- The set phrase 'no tiene trascendencia' commonly means 'it is not a big deal', while saying an event 'tiene trascendencia' highlights its lasting consequences.
Other meanings
- significancenoun
- impactnoun
Opposites
- irrelevanciairrelevancenoun
Related words
- trascendermatterverb