Example: Ele acionou o sinal de emergência durante o acidente na estrada.
Definition
"O sinal de emergência" is a warning signal used in vehicles or aircraft to alert others of an urgent situation or danger, such as an accident or mechanical failure. It activates flashing lights or alarms to prompt immediate attention and response.
The phrase "o sinal de emergência" comes from Portuguese, where "sinal" means signal and "emergência" means emergency. It directly refers to a signal indicating an urgent or critical condition, derived from the Latin 'emergentia,' meaning 'to arise or bring forth suddenly.' Did you know this term is widely used in transportation contexts to ensure safety?
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the emergency signal