Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/seˈɲal/

Line drawing of señal
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Translation

signal, sign, mark, deposit

Word origin

From Late Latin signalis ('of a sign'), from Latin signum ('mark, sign').

Origin
Latin
Root
signalis
English cognates
signal, sign

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsenales

Examples

tráfico cruce .

The traffic sign indicated a dangerous crossing further ahead.

.

There is no phone signal in this part of the countryside.

.

He made a signal with his hand so the car would stop.

moneda .

This coin is the token of the deal we made.

.

His smile was a good sign for everyone.

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This word is part of lesson 14.