emblema

emblem

noun em-BLEH-mah Rare

Origin: Greek emblēma (inlaid ornament), via Latin emblema.

Also means

symbol

Usage Note

Emblema is one of the masculine nouns ending in -a — a common surprise for learners who assume -a endings are feminine. It refers to an official or heraldic symbol (a shield, logo, or badge), while símbolo is broader and more abstract. The plural is regular: emblemas.

Examples

"El emblema del club es un águila."

Natural Translation

The club's emblem is an eagle.

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