signo
“signo” means “sign” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
sign, symbol
Also: mark
📝 In Action
Siempre olvido dónde va el signo de interrogación.
A2I always forget where the question mark goes.
El signo de suma es un más (+).
A1The addition sign is a plus (+).
Necesitas añadir un signo de exclamación al final de esa frase.
B1You need to add an exclamation mark at the end of that sentence.
sign, trace
Also: indication, symptom
📝 In Action
La lluvia de esta mañana es un signo de que el verano ha terminado.
B1This morning's rain is a sign that summer has ended.
No muestra ningún signo de mejora después de la enfermedad.
B2He doesn't show any sign of improvement after the illness.
Vieron signos de vida antigua en las ruinas.
C1They saw traces of ancient life in the ruins.
sign
Also: star sign
📝 In Action
Mi signo zodiacal es Leo. ¿Y el tuyo?
B2My zodiac sign is Leo. And yours?
Dicen que las personas de ese signo son muy tercas.
B2They say that people of that sign are very stubborn.
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Quick Quiz: signo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'signo' to mean a mark used in writing?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *signum*, which meant a mark, token, or military standard. This shows why 'signo' is used for everything from symbols on paper to indications of health.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'signo' the same as 'señal'?
They are very similar! 'Signo' usually refers to a mark, symbol, or an abstract indication (like a symptom). 'Señal' often refers to something more intentional, like a traffic signal, a hand gesture, or a radio wave.
How do I ask someone's star sign in Spanish?
The simplest and most common way is: '¿Cuál es tu signo zodiacal?' or just '¿Cuál es tu signo?'