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    Señal (en. Sign)

    /seˈɲal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mark or indication that conveys information.
    The traffic signal indicates that we must stop.
    La señal de tráfico indica que debemos detenernos.
    Emergency signal in critical situations.
    He emitted a distress signal when he got lost in the forest.
    Emitió una señal de auxilio cuando se perdió en el bosque.
    Any movement or gesture that has a meaning.
    The gesture of his hand was a welcome signal.
    El gesto de su mano era una señal de bienvenida.

    Etymology

    From Latin signālis, which refers to a sign or distinguishing mark.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a signal
    To indicate something clearly.
    dar señal
    alarm signal
    Indication of an imminent danger.
    señal de alarma
    to follow a signal
    To continue a direction based on a clue.
    seguir una señal

    Related Words

    signaling
    The act of indicating something through signals.
    señalización
    sign
    Indication or manifestation that expresses something.
    signo
    signage
    Set of signals that indicate directions or information.
    señalética

    Slang Meanings

    To have a clear signal of something.
    Today I have no signal, I am disconnected.
    Hoy no tengo señal, estoy desconectado.
    To receive an indication or message that is not verbal.
    That glance was a signal that everything was fine.
    Esa mirada fue una señal de que todo estaba bien.