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simbólico

symbolic

adjective seem-BOH-lee-koh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Values

Origin: From Greek symbolikon.

Usage Note

Simbólico describes something that functions as a symbol or that is token in value (un gesto simbólico = 'a token gesture', precio simbólico = 'a nominal price'). The noun is símbolo. In formal registers, de valor simbólico indicates something whose significance is representational rather than practical.

Examples

"El acto tuvo un valor simbólico muy importante."

Natural Translation

The act had a very important symbolic value.

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