acepción

Definitions of acepción
  1. noun
    the idea that is intended
    synonyms: sentido, tenor
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    tono
    the general meaning or substance of an utterance
    trasfondo
    a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
    denotación
    the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
    sentido, significado
    the pervading meaning or tenor
    type of:
    idea, pensamiento
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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