Señá (en. Sign)
/seˈɲa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Visible indicator of a condition or situation.
The stop sign is at the corner.
La señal de alto está en la esquina.
Mark or sign that serves to identify something.
We need a signal to find the place.
Necesitamos una señal para encontrar el lugar.
Movement or gesture used to communicate without words.
He made a hand signal for them to follow him.
Hizo una señal con la mano para que lo siguieran.
Etymology
From the Latin 'signālis', which means indicator or signal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To make a signal
To perform a gesture to communicate something.
hacer una señal
To give signals
To communicate with gestures or indications.
dar señales
Warning sign
Indicative that warns of a possible danger.
señal de advertencia
Related Words
Sign
Signal or indicator that represents something.
signo
Indication
Action of pointing out or indicating something.
señalamiento
Hint
Signal that suggests the existence of something.
indicio
Slang Meanings
A signal used to communicate discreetly.
We used a signal to alert each other without others noticing.
Usamos una señal para avisarnos sin que otros lo notaran.
Gesture to ask for help or attention.
Making a signal for help is a good tactic.
Hacer una señal para que te ayuden es una buena táctica.