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sinónimo

synonym

noun see-NOH-nee-moh Rare

Origin: From Greek synonymon, via Latin synonymum.

Usage Note

Sinónimo is both a noun (a synonym) and an adjective meaning 'synonymous with': es sinónimo de éxito (it is synonymous with success). The adjective construction is very common in formal writing and journalism. The antonym is antónimo (antonym), and a diccionario de sinónimos is a thesaurus.

Examples

"Alegre y contento son sinónimos en español."

Natural Translation

'Alegre' and 'contento' are synonyms in Spanish.

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