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    Señalar (en. To point out)

    /seˈɲalaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To mark or indicate something in a visible or perceptible way.
    The teacher pointed out the correct answer on the board.
    El maestro señaló la respuesta correcta en la pizarra.
    To make a reference to something or someone.
    He pointed out Juan as the person responsible for the project.
    Señaló a Juan como el responsable del proyecto.
    To warn or make something evident.
    He pointed out the dangers of misinformation.
    Señaló los peligros de la desinformación.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'signāre', which means 'to mark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pointing with the finger
    To indicate a person or thing directly.
    señalar con el dedo
    to point out the way
    To indicate the direction that should be followed.
    señalar el camino
    to indicate the time
    To indicate the time on a clock or device.
    señalar la hora
    to point out a goal
    To mark a purpose or goal to be achieved.
    señalar un objetivo

    Related Words

    sign
    A visual or auditory indicator that conveys a message.
    señal
    designate
    To choose or name someone for a position or function.
    designar
    indication
    A sign or data that guides about something.
    indicación

    Slang Meanings

    To make something evident or imply something indirectly.
    When he said that, what he was really pointing out was his discomfort.
    Cuando dijo eso, lo que realmente estaba señalando era su malestar.
    To point out a mistake in a mocking way.
    The teacher is always pointing out the mistakes we make in class.
    El profesor siempre está señalando los errores que hacemos en clase.