Señaló (en. Pointed out)
seɲaˈlo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate or mark something with a gesture, signal, or word.
He pointed out the correct direction.
Él señaló la dirección correcta.
To note something, highlight or make it evident.
He pointed out the importance of recycling.
Señaló la importancia del reciclaje.
To point at a specific object with a finger or some utensil.
He pointed with his finger at the map.
Señaló con el dedo hacia el mapa.
Etymology
From the verb 'señalar', it comes from the Latin 'signāre', which means to mark or indicate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pointed out clearly
To indicate something in an understandable way.
señaló con claridad
pointed out the difference
To note a distinction between two or more things.
señaló la diferencia
pointed out a problem
To indicate or highlight a difficulty or inconvenience.
señaló un problema
Related Words
signal
A mark or sign that conveys information.
señal
pointing out
The act of pointing or making an indication.
señalamiento
indicator
Device used to point or indicate.
señalizador
Slang Meanings
To point out something obvious.
When everyone knew, he just pointed out the obvious.
Cuando todos lo sabían, él solo señaló lo evidente.
To call attention to something.
She pointed out the lack of respect in the meeting.
Ella señaló la falta de respeto en la reunión.