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    Señalaba (en. Pointed out)

    /seɲaˈlaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Making an indication or sign about something.
    She pointed at the map to show the route to follow.
    Ella señalaba el mapa para mostrar la ruta a seguir.
    Expressing or manifesting something with gesture or gaze.
    The teacher pointed to the students when asking them questions.
    El profesor señalaba a los alumnos cuando les hacía preguntas.
    Indicating direction or course.
    When I arrived, he was pointing towards the door.
    Cuando llegué, él señalaba hacia la puerta.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to signal', which has roots in Latin 'signāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pointed with the finger
    Specifically indicating something using the finger.
    señalaba con el dedo
    pointed out the way
    Indicating the direction to follow.
    señalaba el camino
    pointed out the time
    Indicating the current time on a clock.
    señalaba la hora
    pointed out the situation
    Conveying how things are in a context.
    señalaba la situación

    Related Words

    sign
    Indication of something, either visual or auditory.
    señal
    signaling
    Act of pointing.
    señalamiento
    signaler
    Device used for signaling.
    señalero

    Slang Meanings

    Indicating something obviously.
    When he complained, it was as if he was pointing with a giant sign.
    Cuando se quejaba, era como si señalaba con un cartel gigante.
    Conveying meaning without speaking.
    What he did in the meeting was point out, he didn't need words.
    Lo que hizo en la reunión fue señalar, no necesitó palabras.