significance

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BrE /ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.fɪ.kəns/ AmE /ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.fɪ.kəns/

noun en → es

1 MEANING [singular] B1

the importance of something or someone; the way in which something is important and has an effect on other things

importancia, significado

  • the significance of sth

Collocations great/significant/real/significance · in terms of the significance of sth

  • The discovery had great historical significance.

    El descubrimiento tuvo una gran importancia histórica.

2 SYMBOL [singular] B2

a symbol or sign that represents something else; a representation of an idea, feeling, etc.

símbolo, representación

  • the significance of sth

Collocations a symbol/significance of sth · in terms of the significance of sth

  • The dove is a symbol of peace.

    La paloma es un símbolo de paz.