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meaning in Spanish

meaning in Spanish is significado, acepción, significación — meaning means the idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.

meaning in Spanish

significado
noun
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
acepción
noun
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
significación
noun
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
sentido de la palabra
noun
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
significado
noun
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
sentido
noun
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
significación
noun
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

What does "meaning" mean?

  1. noun The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.
    "The meaning of the poem wasn't clear until the final stanza."
  2. noun A sense of purpose or significance in life.
    "Volunteering gave her life new meaning."
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meaning in a sentence

  • The meaning of the poem wasn't clear until the final stanza.
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  • Volunteering gave her life new meaning.

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What is "meaning" in Spanish?

"meaning" in Spanish is significado, acepción, significación. meaning means: The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.

How do you use "meaning" in a sentence?

Example: "The meaning of the poem wasn't clear until the final stanza." In Spanish, "meaning" is significado, acepción, significación.

Are there other ways to say "meaning" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "meaning": significado, acepción, significación, sentido de la palabra, sentido.

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