Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
señalar
Pronunciation
IPA/seɲaˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshow
Example
El mapa señala la ubicación de la estación.
The map shows the location of the station.
More examples
Si algo no funciona, puedes señalar el problema.
If something doesn't work, you can point out the problem.
Core concept
A speaker raising a finger to emphasize a point.
Common phrases
señalar la salida
show the exit
señalar la diferencia
point out the difference
señalar un punto
indicate a point
Similar words
indicar: State facts or signs that clarify what something means or how it should be used.
destacar: Stress a particular point to highlight its significance.
apuntar: Make a short, direct remark to steer attention to the crucial point.
mostrar: Show an item or paper to someone so its contents become visible and clear.
Definition in Spanish
Llamar la atención sobre un hecho o un punto concreto, frecuentemente en forma verbal con 'señalar que + oración'.
Word origin
It is derived from señal 'sign' (from Latin signum) with -ar added to create the verb that literally means 'to make a sign' or 'to point out'.
Usage tips
- Frequent in news and reports (for example, 'el informe señala') and in accusatory contexts it can sound formal or like assigning blame, so decir or mencionar fits casual remarks better.
Other meanings
- point outverb
- point toverb
- markverb
Opposites
- ignorarignoreverb
Related words
- señalizarsignpostverb
- señalizaciónsignagenoun