motto

BrE /ˈmɒtəʊ/ AmE /ˈmɑːtoʊ/

noun en → es

1 PHRASE/WORD [singular] B1

a short sentence or phrase that expresses the beliefs, aims, or values of a person, group, organization, etc.

lema, frase de motivación

  • the motto is to do something

Collocations school motto · company motto

  • The school's motto is 'Excellence in all we do.'

    El lema de la escuela es 'Excelencia en todo lo que hacemos.'

2 GUIDE/INSPIRE [singular] B2

a guiding principle or belief that inspires and motivates someone to act in a certain way.

lema, guía

  • to live by the motto

Collocations personal motto · life motto

  • Her personal motto is 'Never give up.'

    Su lema personal es 'Nunca rendirse.'