Señales (en. Signs)

/seˈɲales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Indications that signify something.

Traffic signals help drivers.

Las señales de tránsito ayudan a los conductores.

Electrical or communication signals.

The signals from the television do not come through well in this area.

Las señales del televisor no llegan bien en esta zona.

Gestures or attitudes that indicate an intention.

Her signals of displeasure were evident.

Sus señales de desagrado eran evidentes.

From the Latin 'signālis', which refers to a sign or indication.

to give signals

To show attitudes or give hints about a feeling or situation.

dar señales

smoke signals

Communication or information transmitted through visual signals, especially in emergency situations.

señales de humo

to read between the lines

To interpret non-explicit signals or subtexts in a message.

leer entre líneas

to signal

To indicate or show something with a gesture or signal.

señalar

signaling

The action of indicating with signals, especially on roads or in public spaces.

señalización

signaled

A clear indication of something, often related to warnings or instructions.

señalada

Timely indications to understand social situations.

She always gives good signals about who she is interested in.

Ella siempre da buenas señales sobre a quién le interesa.

Rare attitudes or behaviors that signify something.

I don't like her signals; I think she has something hidden.

Sus señales no me gustan, creo que tiene algo oculto.