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"Icono" is a noun which is often translated as "icon", and "ídolo" is a noun which is often translated as "idol". Learn more about the difference between "icono" and "ídolo" below.
el icono(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (religious)
a. icon
Las paredes de la iglesia estaban llenas de preciosos iconos.The walls of the church were filled with beautiful icons.
2. (computing)
el ídolo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (religious)
a. idol
La tribu cree en varios dioses y por eso tienen ídolos de todos ellos en sus casas.The tribe believes in several gods and so they have idols of all of them in their homes.
a. idol
Estaba eufórica porque por fin vería a mi ídolo en concierto.I was euphoric because I was finally going to see my idol in concert.
