Semáforo
Definition
(noun) Luminous device that regulates vehicular 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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