A2🎨 Art & Culture
Italian word
simbolo
symbol
Looks like
symbol
same — but 'symbolism' works differently
⚠️ The trap
Same word essentially. Note: Italian 'Simbolismo' (capitalised) refers to the 19th-century literary/artistic movement (Symbolism). Also, 'simbolo' in Italian is used for currency symbols, mathematical symbols, and logos — the same breadth as in English.
To say "same — but 'symbolism' works differently" in Italian:
simbolo (correct)
"simbolo" in English means:
symbol
Example
"La colomba è il simbolo della pace."
"The dove is the symbol of peace."
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