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masculine

/ˈsiɣno/

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Translation

sign, symbol

Word origin

From Latin signum ('mark, token, sign'). The same root gives English 'sign', 'signal' and 'signature'.

Origin
Latin
Root
signum
English cognates
sign, signal, signature

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsignos

Examples

interrogación .

The question mark goes at the end.

¿ zodiaco?

What is your star sign?

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He raised his hand as a sign of peace.

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These symbols are hard to read.

infección.

A fever is a sign of infection.

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This word is part of lesson 40.