emblema

Definitions of emblema
  1. noun
    special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
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    colores
    a distinguishing emblem
    cimera
    (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
    cruz
    a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
    bandera, pabellón
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
    heráldica
    emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
    calavera
    emblem warning of danger or death
    tótem
    emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)
    bandera, banderola, guión, insignia, pancarta
    long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
    cruz del Calvario
    a Latin cross set on three steps
    cruz celta
    a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection
    blasón, escudo de armas
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
    insignia
    a flag that shows its nationality
    crucifijo
    representation of the cross on which Jesus died
    cruz latina
    a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others
    cruz de Lorena
    a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper
    cruz de Malta
    a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center
    cruz pontificia
    a cross with three crossbars
    banderola, banderín
    a long flag; often tapering
    estandarte, pendón
    any distinctive flag
    cruz de San Andrés
    a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
    tricolor
    a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)
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    dibujo, diseño
    a decorative or artistic work
  2. noun
    a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
    synonyms: divisa
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    letra escarlata
    the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it
    paloma de la paz
    an emblem of peace
    Hoz i Martillo
    the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union
    estrella de David
    a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism
    placa
    an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
    Agnus Dei
    figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ
    cruz gamada, esvástica, svástica
    the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction
    insignia
    a badge worn to show official position
    identificación
    a card or badge used to identify the bearer
    cinturón negro
    a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)
    lazo azul
    an honor or award gained for excellence
    galón
    a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
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    símbolo
    something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
  3. noun
    a company emblem or device
    synonyms: grafismo, logo, logotipo
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    marca registrada
    a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
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