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signal in Spanish

signal in Spanish is señal, señalar — signal means something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

signal in Spanish

señal
noun
señalar
verb
(ambitransitive) To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

What does "signal" mean?

  1. noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
    "The ship sent a distress signal by radio."
  2. noun An action or event that indicates something is about to happen, or serves as a cue.
    "The whistle was the signal to start the race."
  3. verb To indicate or communicate something using a gesture, sound, or device.
    "He signaled a left turn before pulling out."
  4. adj Remarkably notable or important.
    "It was a signal achievement for such a young scientist."
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signal in a sentence

  • The ship sent a distress signal by radio.
  • Weak phone signal made the call keep dropping.
  • The whistle was the signal to start the race.
  • When the lights dimmed, that was the signal for the audience to take their seats.

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What is "signal" in Spanish?
"signal" in Spanish is señal, señalar. signal means: Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
How do you use "signal" in a sentence?
Example: "The ship sent a distress signal by radio." In Spanish, "signal" is señal, señalar.
Are there other ways to say "signal" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "signal": señal, señalar.
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