flag

• Sustantivo que designa un trozo de tela u otro material similar, generalmente con un diseño distintivo, usado como símbolo de un país, organización o como señal.

A noun referring to a piece of cloth or similar material, typically with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or as a signal.

1. Symbolic clothA1formal

   A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or cause.

   Bandera

   • The national flag was raised during the ceremony.
   • They waved flags to celebrate the victory.
   • Each country has its own unique flag.

   Sinónimosbannerensignpennantpennonstandardstreamer

2. Signal or markerA2formal

   A device or object used to attract attention or convey information, often in sports or signaling.

   Señal o marcador

   • The referee raised a flag to indicate a foul.
   • The hikers used a red flag to mark the trail.
   • A yellow flag was shown to warn drivers of danger.

   Sinónimosbeaconindicatormarkerpennantsignal

3. Indicator of statusB1informal

   A sign or indicator that something is present or needs attention.

   Indicador de estado

   • The red flag on the report means it needs review.
   • His unusual behavior was a red flag for the team.
   • The system raises a flag when an error occurs.

   Sinónimosalarmbeaconcueindicatormarkersignsignaltoken

• Verbo que se usa para señalar o marcar algo para llamar la atención sobre ello, o para indicar debilitamiento o cansancio.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking something for attention, signaling, or becoming weak or tired.

1. Mark or indicateB1formal

   To mark something for attention or to indicate its importance.

   señalar, marcar

   • The teacher flagged the most important pages in the textbook.
   • Please flag any errors in the report.
   • The system flagged the suspicious transaction for review.

   Sinónimosdesignatehighlightidentifyindicatelabelmarknotepoint outsingle outtag

2. Become weak or tiredB2formal

   To lose strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

   Decaer, perder fuerza

   • His energy began to flag after the long hike.
   • Interest in the project flagged as time went on.
   • The conversation flagged when they ran out of topics.

   Sinónimosdeclinedroopdwindlefadefaillanguishsagtirewaneweaken

   Antónimosrallyrecoverrevivestrengthen

3. Signal or communicateB1formal

   To use a flag or similar signal to communicate a message.

   señalar con bandera

   • The ship flagged its distress with a red signal.
   • The referee flagged the player for a foul.
   • They flagged down a taxi on the street corner.

   Sinónimosbeaconindicatesemaphoresignalwave

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