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signals

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noun

Señales

A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

Examples :

"The blinking lights on the modem sent signals indicating that the internet connection was working. "

Las luces parpadeantes del módem enviaron señales que indicaban que la conexión a Internet estaba funcionando.

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noun

Señales

Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.

Examples :

"The flashing red lights on the school bus are signals that it's time to get on. "

Las luces rojas intermitentes del autobús escolar son señales de que es hora de subir.

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noun

Señales

A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.

Examples :

"The crossing guard uses hand signals to stop traffic so children can safely walk to school. "

El guardia de cruce usa señales manuales para detener el tráfico para que los niños puedan caminar de manera segura a la escuela.

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noun

Señales

An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.

Examples :

"The train conductor checked the signals before starting the train. "

El conductor del tren revisó las señales antes de arrancar el tren.

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noun

Señales

(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

Examples :

"The radio signals were weak, so we couldn't hear the music clearly. "

Las señales de radio eran débiles, así que no pudimos escuchar la música con claridad.

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Señales

An action, change or process done to convey information and thus reduce uncertainty.

Examples :

"The flashing red light signals the end of the school day. "

La luz roja intermitente señala el final del día escolar.

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noun

Señales, indicios, signos

A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.

Examples :

"The dark clouds were signals of an approaching storm. "

Las nubes oscuras eran señales de una tormenta que se acercaba.

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noun

Señales, información

Useful information, as opposed to noise.

Examples :

"Despite the static, the radio still picked up clear signals from the weather station, helping us prepare for the storm. "

A pesar de la estática, la radio aún captó señales claras de la estación meteorológica, lo que nos ayudó a prepararnos para la tormenta.

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noun

Señales, notificaciones

A simple interprocess communication used to notify a process or thread of an occurrence.

Examples :

"The computer program uses signals to let the user know when it finishes loading a file. "

El programa de la computadora usa señales para avisar al usuario cuando termina de cargar un archivo.

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noun

Señalización celular

A signalling interaction between cells

Examples :

"The signals between the nerve cells allowed Maria to quickly pull her hand away from the hot stove. "

La señalización celular entre las células nerviosas permitió a María retirar rápidamente su mano de la estufa caliente.

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verb

Señalar, indicar

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

Examples :

"The teacher signals the start of the test by raising her hand. "

La profesora señala el inicio del examen levantando la mano.

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verb

Señalar, comunicar

To communicate with (a person or system) by a signal.

Examples :

"Seeing the flames, he ran to the control room and signalled headquarters."

Al ver las llamas, corrió a la sala de control y comunicó a la central.

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