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connotation

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/

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noun

Connotación, sentido implícito

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

Examples :

"The word "home" has a positive connotation for most people, suggesting comfort and safety. "

La palabra "hogar" tiene una connotación positiva para la mayoría de la gente, sugiriendo comodidad y seguridad.

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noun

Connotación, sentido implícito

The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.

Examples :

"The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus)."

Las dos expresiones "la estrella de la mañana" y "la estrella de la tarde" tienen diferentes connotaciones pero la misma denotación (es decir, el planeta Venus).

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