semáforo

traffic light
semáforo(
seh
-
mah
-
foh
-
roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (automobile)
a. traffic light
En el siguiente semáforo, gira a la izquierda.Turn left at the next traffic light.
b. stoplight
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Hay un semáforo adelante.There's a stoplight up ahead.
2. (nautical)
a. semaphore
Un semáforo regula el acceso al puerto.A semaphore regulates the access to the port.
3. (railroad)
a. signal
El semáforo estaba en verde y el tren pasó a toda velocidad.The signal was green and the train sped on.
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semáforo
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
Noun
1. (general)
a. traffic lights
semáforo sonoropelican crossing
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semáforo
1 (Automóviles) traffic lights
plural
; (p)
semáforo sonoro pelican crossing
2 (Náutica) semaphore; (Ferro) signal
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
Examples
Phrases
qué deben hacer en el semáforo
what should you do at the traffic light
El semáforo está verde ahora. Podemos cruzar.
The light is green now. We can cross.
cómo se dice "semáforo" en inglés
how do you say "semáforo" in English
¿Cómo se dice "semáforo" en inglés?
How do you say "semáforo" in English?
a cuántas cuadras del semáforo está el lugar
how many blocks from the traffic light is the place
saltarse un semáforo
to run a light
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