significar
verb
1. to mean, signify
have a meaning or represent something
Common combinations
- significar peligro — mean danger
- significar paz — symbolize peace
- ¿Qué significa esta palabra?What does this word mean?
- La luz roja significa peligro.The red light means danger.
- La paloma significa paz.The dove symbolizes peace.
2. to mean, entail + infinitivo; + que
imply a consequence or fact
Common combinations
- significar llegar tarde — mean arriving late
- significar un cambio — mean a change
- Perder el tren significa llegar tarde.Missing the train means arriving late.
- Aceptar el trabajo significa mudarse.Accepting the job means moving.
- Eso no significa que no te quiera.That does not mean that I do not love you.
3. to mean, matter + para
have importance or value for someone
Common combinations
- significar mucho para alguien — mean a lot to someone
- no significar nada para alguien — mean nothing to someone
- Tu ayuda significa mucho para mí.Your help means a lot to me.
- Este regalo significa mucho para ella.This gift means a lot to her.
- Su amistad no significa nada para él.His friendship means nothing to him.
Same root
significadosignificativoinsignificante
Phrases with this word
significar mucho para alguienno significar nadasignificar un cambio