la
feminine
/inˈsiɣnja/
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Translation
badge
Word origin
From Latin insignia, the plural of insigne ('mark, emblem'), from in ('in') plus signum ('sign, mark'). English 'insignia' and 'sign' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- insigne
- English cognates
- insignia, sign
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralinsignias
Examples
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The officer wore a golden badge on the uniform.
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Each team has its own emblem.
lucían .
The soldiers displayed the insignia of their regiment.
¿Reconoces organización?
Do you recognise the emblem of that organisation?
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He received a badge for his bravery.
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