ρητό — meaning in English rito Greek → English · translate English → Greek instead English meaning motto noun A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle. saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb. Senses ρητό is used for these senses in English: motto (heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement. saying A proverb or maxim. Related Greek words παροιμία απόφθεγμα