hacer una seña a

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to make a sign to
Me pareció escuchar un grito en la distancia, y les hice una seña a los demás para que guardaran silencio.I thought I heard a scream in the distance, and I made a sign to the others to be silent.
b. to signal
Cuando la vio saltarse el semáforo en rojo, el guardia de tráfico le hizo una seña a la conductora para que parara.When he saw her jump the red lights, the traffic policeman signaled the driver to stop.
c. to beckon
La señora se tomó el café y le hizo una seña al mesero para que le trajera la cuenta.The lady drank her coffee and beckoned the waiter to bring her the check.
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