symbol

símbolo, signo

Letra, marca o dibujo sencillo que representa una idea, una cosa o una instrucción concreta.

En inglés sencillo: A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

• What does this symbol mean?
• The map uses a tree symbol for a forest.
• These symbols tell you how to wash the shirt.

Cómo se usa: a symbol for something (On this map, a blue line is the symbol for a river.)

Sinónimos: sign, mark

Expresiones frecuentes: mathematical symbol, symbol for something, currency symbol, warning symbol

símbolo

Persona, objeto o signo que representa una idea o un grupo.

En inglés sencillo: A person, object, or sign that stands for an idea or group.

• The flag is a symbol of our country.
• These flowers are symbols of hope.
• What does this symbol represent?

Cómo se usa: symbol of something (The white bird became a symbol of peace.)

Sinónimos: sign, emblem

Expresiones frecuentes: symbol of peace, national symbol, powerful symbol, symbol of courage