señalar

Definitions of señalar
  1. verb
    make or leave a mark on
    synonyms: marcar
    etiquetar
    attach a tag or label to
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    types:
    bosquejar, calcar, delinear, dibujar
    make a mark or lines on a surface
    marcar con hierro candente
    burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals
    escribir
    mark or trace on a surface
    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
    synonyms: apuntar, demostrar, enseñar, mostrar, probar
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    types:
    distinguir
    point out carefully and clearly
    reflejar
    manifest or bring back
    type of:
    comunicar, informar
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  3. verb
    point out carefully and clearly
    synonyms: distinguir
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    type of:
    apuntar, demostrar, enseñar, mostrar, probar
    indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
  4. verb
    to give an account or representation of in words
    synonyms: denunciar, describir, reportar
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    type of:
    comunicar, informar
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  5. verb
    announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
    synonyms: comunicar, denunciar, informar
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    type of:
    anunciar, proclamar
    make known; make an announcement
  6. verb
    communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
    synonyms: indicar
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    type of:
    comunicarse
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  7. verb
    make mention of
    synonyms: indicar, notar, observar
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    types:
    apuntar, comentar, mencionar
    make or write a comment on
    criticar
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
    cuchufletear
    make a comment, usually ironic
    type of:
    afirmar, decir, manifestar
    express in words
  8. verb
    mark with a scar
    synonyms: marcar
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    types:
    cicatrizar
    form a scar, after an injury
    type of:
    desfigurar
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  9. verb
    provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
    synonyms: demostrar, enseñar, evidenciar, manifestar, mostrar, probar, testificar
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    types:
    autentificar
    establish the authenticity of something
    type of:
    certificar, demostrar, evidenciar, manifestar, mostrar, testificar
    provide evidence for
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