How to Say "signification" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “signification” is “significación” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
the act of representing or meaning something
Examples
El diccionario detalla la significación de cada palabra.
The dictionary details the meaning of each word.
En este poema, el fuego tiene una significación mística.
In this poem, fire has a mystical meaning.
Es difícil entender la significación exacta de su mirada.
It is difficult to understand the exact meaning of her look.
Ends in -ción
Most words ending in '-ción' are feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Overusing in casual talk
Mistake: “Asking '¿Cuál es la significación de esta palabra?' to a friend.”
Correction: Use 'significado' for everyday questions. 'Significación' is more for academic or deep topics.
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