Semáforo
Definition
(noun) Light device that controls traffic
Examples
“El coche paró cuando el semáforo se puso en rojo.”
“En el cruce de la plaza, el semáforo se quedó en amarillo un rato.”
At the plaza intersection, the traffic light stayed yellow for a while.
“No vi el semáforo y frené tarde.”
I didn't see the traffic light, and I braked too late.
“Mi hermana cruzó justo cuando el semáforo cambió a verde.”
My sister crossed right when the traffic light turned green.
“A las ocho, el semáforo frente al colegio estaba parpadeando.”
At eight, the traffic light in front of the school was flashing.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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