Señaló (en. Pointed out)

seɲaˈlo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate or mark something with a gesture, signal, or word.
He pointed out the correct direction.
Él señaló la dirección correcta.
To note something, highlight or make it evident.
He pointed out the importance of recycling.
Señaló la importancia del reciclaje.
To point at a specific object with a finger or some utensil.
He pointed with his finger at the map.
Señaló con el dedo hacia el mapa.

Etymology

From the verb 'señalar', it comes from the Latin 'signāre', which means to mark or indicate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pointed out clearly
To indicate something in an understandable way.
señaló con claridad
pointed out the difference
To note a distinction between two or more things.
señaló la diferencia
pointed out a problem
To indicate or highlight a difficulty or inconvenience.
señaló un problema

Related Words

signal
A mark or sign that conveys information.
señal
pointing out
The act of pointing or making an indication.
señalamiento
indicator
Device used to point or indicate.
señalizador

Slang Meanings

To point out something obvious.
When everyone knew, he just pointed out the obvious.
Cuando todos lo sabían, él solo señaló lo evidente.
To call attention to something.
She pointed out the lack of respect in the meeting.
Ella señaló la falta de respeto en la reunión.