Seña (en. Signal)

ˈseɲa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Indication or sign given to express something.
The firefighters' signal was clear and easy to understand.
La seña de los bomberos era clara y fácil de entender.
Mark or figure that serves to identify or distinguish something.
The company's signal appears on all its products.
La seña de la empresa aparece en todos sus productos.
Gesturing or movement made to communicate an idea.
He made a signal with his hand for us to come closer.
Hizo una seña con la mano para que nos acercáramos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'signa', which means sign.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To give the signal
To make a gesture or signal to indicate something.
dar la seña
Identity sign
An element that characterizes or defines a person or thing.
seña de identidad
To know the signal
To have knowledge of some particular meaning due to signs or symbols.
conocer la seña

Related Words

Signal
Indication or notice that may be audible, visual, or of another type, that conveys information.
señal
Sign
Symbol that represents or indicates something.
signo

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a code or signal within a specific group.
In our gang, the signal for us to meet is to raise a hand.
En nuestra pandilla, la seña para encontrarnos es levantar la mano.
Reference to a sign of approval or recognition in informal contexts.
I gave him a signal so he knew I agreed with his idea.
Le hice una seña para que supiera que estaba de acuerdo con su idea.