Translation of Spanish word "señal" to English
señal
/seˈɲal/
Meaning
Nouna sign or signal
How to use
Señal ('sign / signal / token') is feminine (plural: señales). Señal de tráfico — Traffic sign.
🇬🇧 English
sign
Example
La señal de tráfico indica que debemos girar a la izquierda.
The traffic sign indicates that we must turn left.
El gobierno envió una señal de humo para indicar su posición.
The government sent a smoke signal to indicate their position.
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Common phrases
- señal de tráfico— traffic sign
- dar señal de vida— to show signs of life / get in touch
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What does the Spanish word "señal" mean?▼
The Spanish word "señal" means "sign" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La señal de tráfico indica que debemos girar a la izquierda." (which translates as "The traffic sign indicates that we must turn left.").
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