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beacons

/ˈbiːkənz/

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noun

Balizas, faros

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "

Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, los pueblos costeros usaban hogueras como balizas para advertir a las ciudades cercanas de la aproximación de barcos enemigos.

signal communication technology device military war sign

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noun

Faro, baliza

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Examples :

"The bright beacons warned the ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "

Los faros brillantes advirtieron a los barcos sobre las rocas peligrosas cerca de la costa.

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noun

Balizas, faros

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Examples :

"The two tall, white lighthouses served as beacons, guiding the fishing boats safely back to harbor. "

Los dos faros altos y blancos sirvieron como balizas, guiando a los barcos pesqueros de forma segura de vuelta al puerto.

nautical geography sign

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noun

Balizas, faros

That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacons warned ships to stay away from the rocky shore. "

Las balizas del faro advertían a los barcos que se mantuvieran alejados de la costa rocosa.

communication sign direction technology

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noun

Balizas

An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Examples :

"The store used beacons to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones when they walked near specific products. "

La tienda usó balizas para enviar cupones de descuento a los teléfonos de los compradores cuando caminaban cerca de productos específicos.

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verb

Servir de faro, señalar

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"During the blackout, her calm voice and clear instructions beaconed hope to everyone trapped in the elevator. "

Durante el apagón, su voz tranquila y sus claras instrucciones señalaron esperanza a todos los atrapados en el ascensor.

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verb

Iluminar, balizar

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Examples :

"The stadium lights beaconed the dark sky, signaling the start of the game. "

Las luces del estadio iluminaron el cielo oscuro, señalando el inicio del juego.

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verb

Dotar con balizas

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The city plans to beacons the airport runway to improve visibility during foggy conditions. "

La ciudad planea dotar la pista del aeropuerto con balizas para mejorar la visibilidad en condiciones de niebla.

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