symbol
The Spanish word 'símbolo' translates to 'symbol' in English. A symbol represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract. It could be a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process. Thus, 'símbolo' corresponds to an icon, pictogram, sign, or emblem in English that denotes a broader, more abstract notion.
The symbol of the euro is €.
This phrase explains what the symbol for the European currency, the Euro, is. In this case, it's the '€' symbol.
That symbol represents peace.
This phrase means that a certain symbol, unspecified here, is a representation or sign for peace.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
This question is asking for the chemical symbol of gold, which is typically represented in scientific contexts. For your information, it is 'Au' for gold from its Latin name 'Aurum'.