sign
BrE /sʌɪn/ AmE /saɪn/
noun / verb en → es
past signed pp signed ing signing
a mark or shape that has a particular meaning and is used to give information, warn people about something dangerous, etc.
señal, indicación
- traffic sign
- road sign
Collocations stop sign · warning sign
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There are lots of warning signs on the road.
Hay muchas señales de advertencia en la carretera.
to write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or have read and understood it
firmar, aprobar
- sign something
- sign for something
Collocations sign a contract · sign a petition
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I need to sign this agreement.
Necesito firmar este acuerdo.
a symbol or gesture that represents something else, especially in a language used by deaf people
señal, gesto
- sign language
Collocations American Sign Language (ASL) · British Sign Language (BSL)
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She communicates using sign language.
Ella se comunica usando lenguaje de señas.
to be a symbol or indication of something, especially in medicine
indicar, mostrar
- sign of sth
Collocations signs of illness · signs of improvement
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There are clear signs that the economy is improving.
Hay claras señales de que la economía está mejorando.
to agree to do something or join an organization, especially by writing your name on a form
firmar, unirse
- sign up for sth
Collocations sign up for a course · sign up to join an organization
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I signed up for the newsletter.
Me inscribí en el boletín informativo.
to agree to do something or join an organization, especially by writing your name on a form
firmar, unirse
- sign up for sth
Collocations sign up for a course · sign up to join an organization
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I signed up for the newsletter.
Me inscribí en el boletín informativo.
to agree to do something or join an organization, especially by writing your name on a form
firmar, unirse
- sign up for sth
Collocations sign up for a course · sign up to join an organization
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I signed up for the newsletter.
Me inscribí en el boletín informativo.
to agree to do something or join an organization, especially by writing your name on a form
firmar, unirse
- sign up for sth
Collocations sign up for a course · sign up to join an organization
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I signed up for the newsletter.
Me inscribí en el boletín informativo.
Phrasal verbs
finalizar la comunicación
-
He signed off with a quick 'bye'.
Él finalizó con un rápido 'adiós'.
unirse, inscribirse
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She signed up for the marathon.
Ella se inscribió en la maratón.
ceder derechos
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He signed away his rights to the property.
Él cedió sus derechos sobre la propiedad.
registrarse, iniciar sesión
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You need to sign in to access the site.
Necesitas registrarte para acceder al sitio.
unirse, inscribirse
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She signed on to the program.
Ella se unió al programa.
Idioms
inscribir a alguien en algo
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The coach signed her up for the team.
El entrenador la inscribió en el equipo.
ceder algo
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He signed his inheritance away.
Él cedió su herencia.
aprobar algo
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The manager signed the project off.
El gerente aprobó el proyecto.