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    Señala (en. Points out)

    [seˈna.la]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Indication made by gestures, signals, or symbols.
    When you reach the corner, make a signal with your hand.
    Cuando llegues a la esquina, haz una seña con la mano.
    Mark or symbol placed to warn or guide.
    The sign on the road indicates that we must reduce speed.
    La seña en la carretera indica que debemos reducir la velocidad.
    Thing that is shown or mentioned as a hint.
    The signal in her gaze showed that she agreed.
    La seña de su mirada mostró que estaba de acuerdo.
    verb
    To make a signal to indicate something.
    He signals for the cars to pass.
    Él seña para que pasen los coches.
    To indicate something clearly.
    She signals the important points of the presentation.
    Ella señala los puntos importantes de la presentación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'signala', derived from 'signum' which means 'sign'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warning signal
    Indication that warns of danger.
    señal de alerta
    give a signal
    To make a gesture or action to communicate something.
    dar una señal
    follow the signal
    To pay attention or act according to what is indicated in a notice.
    seguir la señal

    Related Words

    sign
    Indication that marks a path or state.
    señal
    indication
    Element that signals or indicates something.
    indicación
    gesture
    Movement of the body that expresses an idea or emotion.
    gesto

    Slang Meanings

    To indicate that someone should pay attention.
    When I signal you, it's because you need to listen.
    Cuando te haga la seña, es porque tienes que escuchar.
    To make a gesture to attract someone's attention.
    I signaled him to come.
    Le hice una seña para que viniera.