yellow light

• Sinal de trânsito que acende em amarelo para avisar os motoristas de que o semáforo logo mudará para o vermelho, indicando que devem se preparar para parar. Em sentido figurado, também pode significar um aviso ou sinal de cautela em qualquer situação.

A traffic signal that illuminates yellow to warn drivers that the light is about to turn red, indicating they should prepare to stop. Figuratively, it can also refer to a warning sign or cautionary signal in any situation.

1. Traffic signalA2formal

   A yellow traffic light that warns drivers to slow down and prepare to stop before the light turns red.

   Sinal amarelo

   • He slowed down when he saw the yellow light.
   • The yellow light means caution, not speed up.
   • She stopped safely at the yellow light.

2. Warning or cautionB2informal

   A figurative signal indicating that caution or careful consideration is needed before proceeding.

   Aviso ou cautela

   • The company's financial report was a yellow light for investors.
   • His hesitation was a yellow light that something was wrong.
   • The warning signs were a yellow light for the project team.