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/siɣnifiˈkaðo/

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Translation

meaning, significance

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Word origin

The past participle of significar, from Latin significare ('to signify'), from signum ('sign') plus facere ('to make'). The same root gives English 'signify' and 'significance'.

Origin
Latin
Root
significare
English cognates
signify, significance

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsignificados

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 2: significado, sándwich, web and 6 more words.