denote

significar, representar, denotar

Representar algo o tener un significado determinado.

En inglés sencillo: To stand for something or have a particular meaning.

• The symbol denotes a number.
• Here, blue denotes cold water.
• What does this letter denote?

Sinónimos: mean, signify, represent

Expresiones frecuentes: denote something, denote a value, denote a quantity

indicar, señalar, marcar

Mostrar dónde está algo o indicar que existe.

En inglés sencillo: To show where something is or that something exists.

• Red arrows denote the exit route.
• The stones denote the old boundary.
• Small crosses denote the locations of wells.

Sinónimos: indicate, mark, show

Expresiones frecuentes: denote a boundary, denote a location, denote a route

denotar, significar

Expresar el significado directo de una palabra, sin las ideas o emociones que esta puede sugerir.

En inglés sencillo: To express the direct meaning of a word, apart from ideas or feelings connected with it.

• The word kitten denotes a young cat.
• Home denotes a place where someone lives.
• The term denotes a person, but also suggests respect.

Sinónimos: mean, refer to

Expresiones frecuentes: denote an animal, denote a concept, denote something literally