placa

Definitions of placa
  1. noun
    a memorial made of brass
    synonyms: lápida
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    monumento
    a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
  2. noun
    (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
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    type of:
    lugar, mancha, mota, punto, remiendo, tordillo
    a small contrasting part of something
  3. noun
    an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
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    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
    caduceo
    an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
    insignia de grado, insignia de rango
    an insignia worn on a military uniform
    charretera
    something worn on the shoulder of a military uniform as an emblem of a division etc.
    cordón
    cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank
    type of:
    divisa, emblema
    a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
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