sello

Definitions of sello
  1. noun
    a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
    synonyms: estampilla, marchamo, timbre
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    bula
    the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
  2. noun
    a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
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    estampilla, marchamo, timbre
    a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
  3. noun
    an indication of approved or superior status
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    acolada, elogio, espaldarazo, galardón, laurel, premio
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  4. noun
    a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
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    impronta
    an impression produced by pressure or printing
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    símbolo
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
  5. noun
    a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
    synonyms: hoyo, impresión, marca, mella, muesca, señal
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    hoyuelo
    any slight depression in a surface
    hoyo, incisión, mella, muesca
    a depression scratched or carved into a surface
    baja, caída, comba, combadura, combo, encorvamiento, inclinación, pandeo
    a shape that sags
    arruga, buche, línea, surco
    a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
    abertura, fisura, grieta, hendedura, quebradura, quebraja, quebraza, quiebra, raja, raza
    a long narrow depression in a surface
    acanaladura, acanaladuras, canal, canaladura, estriado, estría, estrías
    a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)
    rebajo
    a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together
    pata de gallo
    a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes
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    concavidad
    a shape that curves or bends inward
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