signal

• Adjetivo que significa notable, sobresaliente o que llama la atención por ser importante o digno de mención.

An archaic or literary adjective meaning remarkable, striking, or notable.

1. Notable or remarkableC1formal

   Standing out from the ordinary; striking or conspicuous.

   notable, señalado

   • The project was a signal success for the team.
   • Her signal contribution to the field was widely recognized.
   • The event was a signal failure in terms of organization.

   Sinónimosconspicuousexceptionalextraordinarymemorablenotableoutstandingprominentremarkablesignificantstriking

   Antónimoscommoninconspicuousordinaryunremarkable

• Sustantivo que denota una señal, gesto o impulso transmitido que comunica información, instrucciones o una advertencia.

A noun referring to a sign, gesture, or transmitted impulse that conveys information, instructions, or a warning.

1. Sign or indicationA2formal

   A gesture, sound, or action that conveys information or instructions.

   Señal o indicación

   • The referee gave a signal to start the game.
   • She raised her hand as a signal for help.
   • The smoke was a signal that something was burning.

   Sinónimoscuegesturehintindicationmarkeromensignsymptomtokenwarning

2. Electronic transmissionB1formal

   An electrical or electromagnetic impulse that carries data, such as radio, TV, or internet signals.

   Señal electrónica

   • The radio signal is weak in this area.
   • My phone lost the signal during the storm.
   • The satellite sends a signal to the receiver on Earth.

   Sinónimosbroadcastemissionimpulsetransmissionwave

3. Traffic or warning deviceA2formal

   A device that uses lights, sounds, or movements to warn or direct people, such as traffic lights or railway signals.

   Señal de tráfico o advertencia

   • The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
   • The train driver obeyed the signal at the crossing.
   • The warning signal flashed before the explosion.

   Sinónimosalarmbeaconindicatorlightsemaphoretraffic lightwarning light

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de transmitir información o instrucciones mediante un gesto, acción o sonido, o para señalar o advertir algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of conveying information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound.

1. Communicate non-verballyB1formal

   To convey information or instructions through gestures, signs, or other non-verbal means.

   Señalar o comunicar sin palabras

   • The police officer signaled the driver to stop.
   • She signaled her friend to come over by waving her hand.
   • He signaled that the coast was clear with a thumbs up.

   Sinónimosbeckoncueflaggesticulategestureindicatemotionnodsignwave

2. Indicate or showB2formal

   To be a sign or indication of something, often a future event or change.

   señalar, indicar

   • The economic data signals a potential recession.
   • His resignation signaled the end of an era for the company.
   • The dark clouds signaled an approaching storm.

   Sinónimosannouncebetokendenoteforeshadowforetellheraldindicateportendpresagesignify

   Antónimosconcealhidemasksuppress

3. Transmit a signalB2formaltechnical

   To send a signal, especially using electronic or radio waves.

   Transmitir una señal

   • The satellite signals data back to Earth.
   • The radio tower signals warnings to ships at sea.
   • The device signals when the battery is low.

   Sinónimosbeambroadcastemitradiaterelaysendtransmit