Señalar (en. To point out)

/seɲaˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To point something out with the finger or with an object.

He pointed to the map to show the route.

Él señaló el mapa para mostrar la ruta.

To make something known through gestures or words.

The teacher pointed out the importance of studying.

El maestro señaló la importancia de estudiar.

To mark a place or a specific position.

He indicated the place where he had parked the car.

Señaló el lugar donde había aparcado el coche.

From Latin 'signāre', which means to mark or indicate.

to point with the finger

To indicate someone or something in a derogatory manner.

señalar con el dedo

to tell the time

To indicate the exact time on a clock.

señalar la hora

to indicate the way

To indicate the direction or route to follow.

señalar el camino

signal

Indication or mark made for someone to recognize it.

señal

indicator

Element that shows a signal or a level in a specific context.

indicador

marker

Object used for marking or indicating something.

marcador

To point out that something is good or approved.

When he told me yes, it was like giving a thumbs up.

Cuando me dijo que sí, era como señalar con un pulgar hacia arriba.

To point to someone as guilty in a situation.

In the discussion, they started to point to Juan as the responsible one.

En la discusión, empezaron a señalar a Juan como el responsable.