Señalar
Example: El guía señaló el camino correcto durante la excursión.
Definition
"Señalar" means to indicate or point out something, often by using a finger or a gesture, to draw attention to a particular direction, object, or fact. For example, in "El guía señaló el camino correcto durante la excursión," the guide pointed out the correct path during the hike.
Etymology
The word "señalar" comes from the Latin verb 'signāre,' which means to mark or sign. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean indicating or pointing out something. Did you know that the root 'sign-' is also found in English words like 'signal' and 'signify,' all related to showing or marking?
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"Señalar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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