symbol

simbolo, segno

Lettera, segno o semplice disegno che rappresenta un’idea, una cosa o un’istruzione specifica.

In inglese semplice: A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

• What does this symbol mean?
• The map uses a tree symbol for a forest.
• These symbols tell you how to wash the shirt.

Come si usa: a symbol for something (On this map, a blue line is the symbol for a river.)

Sinonimi: sign, mark

Espressioni comuni: mathematical symbol, symbol for something, currency symbol, warning symbol

simbolo

Persona, oggetto o segno che rappresenta un’idea o un gruppo.

In inglese semplice: A person, object, or sign that stands for an idea or group.

• The flag is a symbol of our country.
• These flowers are symbols of hope.
• What does this symbol represent?

Come si usa: symbol of something (The white bird became a symbol of peace.)

Sinonimi: sign, emblem

Espressioni comuni: symbol of peace, national symbol, powerful symbol, symbol of courage