Semáforo in english
Traffic light
pronunciation: træfɪklaɪt part of speech: noun
pronunciation: træfɪklaɪt part of speech: noun
In gestures
semáforo = stoplight ; traffic signal ; traffic light.
Example: Stoplights are red, yellow, and green, because traffic officials copied the code system railroad engineers devised for track systems controlling the trains.Example: Traffic signals are often mounted overhead as well as on the right and left sides of the road.Example: Traffic lights always have two main lights, a red light that means stop and a green that means go.more:
» saltarse un semáforo en rojo = jump + a red (traffic) light ; run + a red (traffic) light .
Example: When police tried to stop her, she sped off through a built-up area and jumped a red traffic light, despite her children telling her to stop. Example: If you get a ticket for speeding, running a red light, reckless driving or other moving violations these could potentially show up as points on your record.» señal de semáforo = semaphore [El sistema semáforo es un código para enviar información mediante dos banderines de mano cuyas combinaciones representan letras y números] .
Example: The article 'Signposts and semaphores: art of the western world' outlines an information kit used by libraries to help publicise the television programme 'Art of the Western World' in which the role of art in western society is explored.