señaló
/seɲalo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, señaló is used to say 'pointed out'.
The phrase is used to direct someone's attention to a specific fact or detail.
What does it mean word for word?
The form señaló is the third-person singular preterite of the verb señalar, which literally means 'to signal' or 'to point'.
Which one should you use?
While señaló means 'pointed out', the expression puso de relieve is used when you want to say 'emphasized' or 'highlighted'.
How does it change in a sentence?
señaló is the third-person singular preterite form, used to describe a completed action in the past. The infinitive form of the verb is señalar.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɲalo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, pointing with a finger to 'point out' something can be seen as rude or aggressive. People may instead use a subtle tilt of the head or a glance to direct attention.
- If you want to say someone 'pointed out' a person's character flaw rather than a physical object, Spanish speakers often prefer using sacar en evidencia instead of señalar.
- The verb señalar shares a common root with the English word 'signal', meaning both involve making something visible or noticeable through a sign.
Examples in context
- Tom señaló algunos problemas.Tom pointed out some problems.This sentence shows how to use señaló to discuss identifying problems.Tatoeba #1174922 by marcelostockle, translation #1164316 by CK
- El Sr. Kennedy señaló nuestros errores.Mr. Kennedy pointed out our mistakes.This sentence uses señaló to describe someone pointing out mistakes.Tatoeba #1248418 by Shishir, translation #1452652 by CN
- El profesor señaló los errores del alumno.The teacher pointed out the pupil's mistakes.This sentence demonstrates using señaló in an educational context regarding a pupil's errors.Tatoeba #1451600 by marcelostockle, translation #272884 by CN
- El profesor señaló las principales características del experimento.The professor pointed out the main features of the experiment.
- La presentadora destacó la importancia de la organización benéfica.The presenter pointed out the importance of the charity organization.
- El embajador puso de relieve los esfuerzos de su país para combatir la pobreza.The ambassador pointed out his country's efforts to combat poverty.
- Juan señaló el error en el reporte de ventas.Juan pointed out the error in the sales report.
- Marta me indicó dónde estaba la oficina del gerente.Marta pointed out to me where the manager's office was.
- El niño señaló con el dedo al pájaro en el cielo.The child pointed out the bird in the sky.
- El guía turístico me señaló la estatua de la libertad.The tour guide pointed out the Statue of Liberty to me.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a presentation in the office.
- Mateo¿Viste lo que María dijo?Did you see what María said?
- MaríaSí, ella señaló un dato muy importante.Yes, she pointed out a very important piece of data.
- MateoMateo también lo mencionó en la reunión.Mateo also mentioned it in the meeting.
- MaríaEs cierto, es un punto clave.That's true, it is a key point.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
