sinónimo
“sinónimo” means “synonym” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
synonym
📝 In Action
¿Puedes decirme un sinónimo de 'hermoso'?
A1Can you tell me a synonym for 'beautiful'?
He comprado un diccionario de sinónimos para mis clases de español.
A2I bought a dictionary of synonyms for my Spanish classes.
Usar sinónimos evita que el texto sea repetitivo y aburrido.
B1Using synonyms prevents the text from being repetitive and boring.
synonymous
📝 In Action
Estas dos palabras no son sinónimas en este contexto.
B2These two words are not synonymous in this context.
Para mucha gente, viajar es sinónimo de libertad.
B2For many people, traveling is synonymous with freedom.
La calidad no siempre es sinónimo de un precio alto.
C1Quality isn't always synonymous with a high price.
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Quick Quiz: sinónimo
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What is the plural form of the noun 'sinónimo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Ancient Greek 'syn' (together) and 'onoma' (name). It literally means 'having the same name.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'sinónimo' for verbs too?
Yes! While 'sinónimo' is a noun, you can use it to describe verbs that have the same meaning. For example: 'Comenzar' es un sinónimo de 'empezar'.
Is every word supposed to have a synonym?
Not every word has a perfect synonym, but most common Spanish words have several alternatives you can use to avoid repetition.
Why does it have an accent mark?
In Spanish, words that are stressed on the third-to-last syllable (like si-NÓ-ni-mo) always require a written accent mark to help you pronounce them correctly.