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Icono is a Spanish word that translates to "icon" in English.

Meaning:

1. Religious/Artistic context:
   An icon refers to a religious image or representation, often a painting or sculpture, especially in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. These icons typically depict saints, Christ, the Virgin Mary, or other religious figures and are used as objects of veneration.

2. Figurative/Modern context:
   An icon is also used more generally to describe an important symbol or a person/object that represents a significant idea or cultural importance. For example, a "fashion icon" is someone widely recognized for their influence on fashion.

Parts:

• ico: a common suffix in Spanish that indicates something relating to a specific concept, here referring to images or representations.
• Icon is from the Greek word "εἰκών" (eikón), meaning "image" or "likeness".

Synonyms:

• Imagen (image)
• Símbolo (symbol)
• Representación (representation)
• Figura (figure)

Antonyms:

There isn't a direct antonym, since "icon" can mean an image or a symbol. Possibly, words such as "nada" (nothing) or "vacío" (empty) could contrast symbolically, but no precise linguistic antonym exists.

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In summary, icono typically refers either to a religious image or to a widely recognized symbol or figure.