How to Say "signal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “signal” is “señal” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Sigue las señales para llegar al centro.
Follow the signs to get to the center.
No tengo buena señal aquí, la llamada se corta.
I don't have a good signal here, the call is cutting out.
La fiebre es una señal de que estás enfermo.
A fever is a sign that you are sick.
Always Feminine: 'la señal'
Even though it doesn't end in '-a', 'señal' is a feminine word. So, always say 'la señal' (the sign) or 'una señal' (a sign).
Using 'signo' for a traffic sign
Mistake: “Mira el signo de stop.”
Correction: Mira la señal de stop. Use 'señal' for physical signs like traffic signs. 'Signo' is more for abstract symbols, like a zodiac sign ('signo del zodiaco').
Other Meanings of “señal”
“señal” can also mean:
- a gesture or movement with a meaning(B1)
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