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    Señalando (en. Pointing)

    /se.njaˈlan.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of showing or indicating something through gestures or words.
    The teacher is pointing to the correct answer on the board.
    El maestro está señalando la respuesta correcta en la pizarra.
    Making an indication to someone to pay attention to something.
    She is pointing at her friend to come closer.
    Ella está señalando a su amigo para que se acerque.
    Marking or denoting something in particular.
    The map is pointing to the shortest route.
    El mapa está señalando la ruta más corta.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'señalar', which comes from the Latin 'signāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    draw attention
    Making someone pay attention to something.
    señalar la atención
    give signals
    Indicating something clearly.
    dar señales
    pointing the way
    Indicating the direction that should be followed.
    señalando el camino

    Related Words

    sign
    Indication or mark made to guide or inform.
    señal
    signaling
    Process of indicating the presence of something through signs.
    señalización
    pointer
    Instrument or person that points.
    señalador

    Slang Meanings

    Indicating something very obviously.
    She is pointing out that she likes that clothing.
    Ella está señalando que le gusta esa ropa.
    Making a gesture to attract attention.
    He runs his finger through his hair pointing to his messy hair.
    Se pasa el dedo por la cabeza señalando su cabello desordenado.