lema
motto
noun LEH-mah Less Common
Origin: From Greek lemma (thing taken, premise), from lambanein (to take).
Also means
slogan
Usage Note
Lema means a motto or slogan associated with a person, institution, or movement (el lema olímpico = the Olympic motto). In formal academic contexts it also refers to a lemma (dictionary headword or logical premise), though lema as 'slogan' dominates everyday use. Like síntoma and tema, it is masculine despite ending in -a.
Examples
"El lema del equipo era 'todos juntos'."
Natural Translation
The team's motto was 'all together'.
Literal Translation
The motto of-the team was 'all together'.
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