señalar
Indicative vs. Subjunctive
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señalar(
seh
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nyah
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lahr
)transitive verba. to show
El guía nos señaló la ruta que lleva a la cascada secreta.The guide showed us the route that leads to the secret waterfall.
b. to point out
Si me señalas el cuadro que quieres, te lo bajo.If you point out the painting you want, I'll get it down for you.
c. to point to
Le pregunté al niñito qué quería almorzar, y señaló las galletas.I asked the little boy what he wanted for lunch and he pointed to the cookies.
2. (to tag)
a. to mark
Los libros que señalé con una palomita son los que me faltan por leer.The books that I marked with a check are the ones I haven't read yet.
3. (to mean)
a. to signal
Esto señala un cambio en la política del gobierno.This signals a change in government policy.
4. (to note)
a. to point out
Debo señalar que no hay camas suficientes para todos los pacientes.I must point out that there aren't enough beds for all of the patients.
a. to set
El gobierno ha señalado el 15 de abril como el último día para pagar impuestos.The government has set April 15th as the last day to pay taxes.
b. to fix
La directora del colegio ha señalado el 5 de enero como el primer día de clases.The principal of the school has fixed January 5th as the first day of classes.
señalarse
pronominal verb
a. to stand out
La profesora se señala por sus esfuerzos infatigables de animar a sus alumnos.The teacher stands out for her tireless efforts to encourage her students.
b. to distinguish oneself
Se señaló por su dedicación a los derechos de los animales.He distinguished himself by his commitment to animal rights.
Conjugations
Imperfect
yo
tú
él/ella/Ud.
nosotros
vosotros
ellos/ellas/Uds.
Conditional
yo
tú
él/ella/Ud.
nosotros
vosotros
ellos/ellas/Uds.
Future
yo
tú
él/ella/Ud.
nosotros
vosotros
ellos/ellas/Uds.
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