señal
/seˈɲal/feminine
The English word signal is translated into Spanish as señal.
señal is a feminine noun used to describe an action, change or process to convey information. In a technological context, señal de wifi is commonly used for wifi signal. In a traffic context, you can use semáforo instead of signal.
Meaning: action, change or process to convey information (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of señal is señales. Related verbs include señalizar (to indicate), Indicar (to indicate), Señalar (to signal/point), Mostrar (to show) and Dirigir (to direct). The noun señalización is used to refer to the collective system of signs or the act of marking something with signals.
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈɲal/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase dar una señal can refer to making a down payment or deposit on a purchase.
- While señal means 'signal', the similar word seña is used to describe a distinguishing physical mark or a secret code used to recognize someone in a crowd.
- The phrase hacer señas is used to describe the act of gesturing or signaling to someone with your hands when you cannot speak.
Examples in context
- Se me ha ido la señal del wifi.I have lost the WiFi signal.This sentence shows how to express losing a wifi signal using señal.Tatoeba #2692344 by alekso, translation #7822742 by eggershead
- Mary chocó con una señal de tráfico.Mary crashed into a traffic signal.This sentence describes crashing into a traffic signal using señal.Tatoeba #5644254 by arh, translation #5651249 by Mar1L
- Los conductores tienen que prestar atención a la señal de tráfico.Drivers have to pay attention to the traffic signal.This sentence mentions drivers paying attention to a traffic signal using señal.Tatoeba #1601079 by teskmon, translation #26602 by Tangobango
- ¿Dónde está la señal?Where is the signal?
- Hazme una seña cuando lleguesGive me a signal when you arrive
- La señalización en esta ciudad es confusaThe signage in this city is confusing
- Hizo una señal con la manoHe made a hand signal
- Su gesto fue de aprobaciónHer gesture was one of approval
- Indícame la señalShow me the signal
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are trying to use a GPS in a remote area.
- Javier¿Ves alguna señal en el mapa?Do you see any signal on the map?
- SofíaNo, la señal es muy mala en esta zona.No, the signal is very bad in this area.
- JavierEspera, creo que ya tengo una señal.Wait, I think I have a signal now.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno! Por fin podemos usar el GPS.That's great! We can finally use the GPS.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “signal” translations and entries señal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
