El semáforo
Example: El semáforo está en rojo y debemos esperar.
Definition
"El semáforo" is a traffic light used to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic by displaying different colored lights, typically red, yellow, and green, to indicate when to stop, prepare to stop, or proceed safely at intersections and crossings.
Etymology
The word "el semáforo" comes from the Greek words 'sema' meaning 'sign' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearer' or 'carrier.' It literally means 'sign-bearer,' which is fitting since a traffic light signals important information to drivers and pedestrians. Did you know that the concept was inspired by old railway signals?
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"El semáforo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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