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totem

/ˈtəʊtəm/ /ˈtoʊtəm/

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noun

Tótem

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.

Examples :

"The eagle is the totem of our family, representing strength and freedom. "

El águila es el tótem de nuestra familia, que representa la fuerza y la libertad.

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noun

La representación de tal objeto o criatura

The representation of such object or creature.

Examples :

"The small wooden bear on his desk was a totem, representing his family's connection to nature. "

El pequeño oso de madera en su escritorio era un tótem, que representaba la conexión de su familia con la naturaleza.

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noun

Tótem

The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

Examples :

"The Eagle Clan traces its ancestry and identity back to the eagle; the eagle is their totem. "

El Clan del Águila rastrea su ascendencia e identidad hasta el águila; el águila es su tótem.

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noun

Un objeto elegido arbitrariamente que sirve como recordatorio para comprobar si uno está despierto o no, para ayudar a tener sueños lúcidos.

An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

Examples :

"Maria uses a small spinning top as her totem; if it spins too long without falling in her dream, she knows she's dreaming and can try to control the dream. "

María usa una pequeña peonza como su tótem; si gira demasiado tiempo sin caer en su sueño, sabe que está soñando y puede intentar controlar el sueño.

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