sinónimo
synonym
noun see-NOH-nee-moh Rare
Origin: From Greek synonymon, via Latin synonymum.
Usage Note
Sinónimo is both a noun (a synonym) and an adjective meaning 'synonymous with': es sinónimo de éxito (it is synonymous with success). The adjective construction is very common in formal writing and journalism. The antonym is antónimo (antonym), and a diccionario de sinónimos is a thesaurus.
Examples
"Alegre y contento son sinónimos en español."
Natural Translation
'Alegre' and 'contento' are synonyms in Spanish.
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