signal
BrE /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/ AmE /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
noun / verb en → es
a sign or message that gives information, especially about something happening now or soon
señal, indicación
- a signal for sth
Collocations traffic signal · emergency signal
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The red light is a signal to stop.
El semáforo rojo es una señal para detenerse.
a message sent by radio, telephone, or other electronic means
señal de comunicación
- send/receive a signal
Collocations radio signal · satellite signal
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The satellite sent out a strong signal.
El satélite envió una señal fuerte.
to show that you want someone to do something, or to give an order or warning by making a sign or sound
hacer señas, dar una señal
- signal for sth
Collocations signal to sb · signal that
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He signaled to the driver to stop.
Él hizo señas al conductor para que se detuviera.
to send a message or information by electronic means, such as radio waves or light
enviar una señal
- signal sth to sb
Collocations signal data · signal a message
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The computer signals the printer when it is ready.
La computadora envía una señal al impresor cuando está lista.
to show that you want a decision to be changed in a game or competition, especially by raising your hand or arm
hacer una señal de protesta
- signal for sth
Collocations signal a foul · signal an error
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The player signaled to the referee that he had been fouled.
El jugador hizo una señal al árbitro de que lo habían faltado.
to change a sound or picture into electronic signals that can be recorded, stored, and sent by radio waves or light
convertir en señal eléctrica
- signal sth to sb
Collocations signal a sound · signal an image
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The device signals the data to the computer.
El dispositivo convierte los datos en señales eléctricas para la computadora.
to show that something is likely to happen, especially a change in the economy or politics
ser un indicio de
- signal sth
Collocations signal an increase · signal a change
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The rise in unemployment signals economic problems.
El aumento del desempleo es un indicio de problemas económicos.
to show the start of a piece of music or part of it, especially by raising your hand or waving a baton
hacer una señal para comenzar
- signal for sth
Collocations signal the start of a piece · signal an intermission
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The conductor signals to begin.
El director de orquesta hace una señal para comenzar.