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    Señalaban (en. They pointed out)

    /seˈɲa.la.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate with gestures, words, or symbols.
    They were signaling the way to follow.
    Ellos señalaban el camino a seguir.
    To refer to something in an evident manner.
    In the meeting, they pointed out the most urgent problems.
    En la reunión, señalaban los problemas más urgentes.
    To mark something to make it visible or highlight it.
    They pointed out the areas that needed attention.
    Señalaban las áreas que necesitaban atención.

    Etymology

    From 'señalar', from the Latin 'signāle', which means 'signal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they signaled the beginning
    They indicate the beginning of something.
    señalaban el inicio
    they pointed with their finger
    They pointed towards something or someone.
    señalaban con el dedo
    they indicated the direction
    They indicated the way to follow.
    señalaban la dirección

    Related Words

    signal
    Indication or symbol that suggests or informs something.
    señal
    signaling
    Action of marking or indicating paths, dangers, or instructions.
    señalización

    Slang Meanings

    To signal emphatically.
    In the discussion, everyone pointed out that the proposal was weak.
    En la discusión, todos señalaban el hecho de que la propuesta era débil.
    To tell someone to be quiet.
    When the conversation became chaotic, some simply pointed out those who were yelling.
    Cuando la conversación se volvía caótica, algunos simplemente señalaban a los que gritaban.