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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdejar huella
Pronunciation / Transliteration: deˈxaɾ ˈweʝa
"Su generosidad dejó huella en las vidas de muchos niños."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To have a lasting, significant effect or influence on a person, place, or situation.
"Her dedication to scientific research left its mark on the entire medical community." - 2
To create a notable and enduring reputation or legacy through one's achievements.
"He worked tirelessly to leave his mark on the world of contemporary art."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'meark' or Old English 'mearc', meaning a boundary, sign, or impression, combined with the verb 'leave'. Historically, it evolved from literal physical stamping or branding to signify ownership or presence, eventually transforming into a figurative idiom denoting a lasting impact or legacy on people or history.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Leave your mark"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Leave your mark" is said worldwide
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laisser sa trace
Transliteration: le-se sa tras
"Il a su laisser sa trace dans l'histoire de la musique."
seine Spuren hinterlassen
Transliteration: zaɪnə ˈʃpuːʁən ˈhɪntɐˌlasn̩
"Die Pandemie hat in der Wirtschaft ihre Spuren hinterlassen."
lasciare il segno
Transliteration: laˈʃːare il ˈseɲɲo
"Quel discorso ha lasciato il segno in tutti i presenti."
dejar huella
Transliteration: deˈxaɾ ˈweʝa
"Su generosidad dejó huella en las vidas de muchos niños."
deixar sua marca
Transliteration: dejˈaɾ ˈsu.ɐ ˈmaɾ.kɐ
"O artista quis deixar sua marca na cultura local."
छाप छोड़ना
Transliteration: chhap chhodna
"महान नेताओं ने इतिहास में अपनी गहरी छाप छोड़ी है।"
留下印记
Transliteration: liú xià yìn jì
"这位科学家在物理学领域留下了深刻的印记。"
자취를 남기다
Transliteration: jachwireul namgida
"그는 한국 영화계에 큰 자취를 남겼습니다."
足跡を残す
Transliteration: ashiato o nokosu
"彼女はファッション界に大きな足跡を残した。"
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