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"Traffic light" in Spanish: semáforo
el semáforo
A traffic light is el semáforo. It is masculine. Stop when the semáforo is red.
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How to pronounce semáforo
Say it
seh-MAH-foh-roh
/se.ˈma.fo.ɾo/
seh-MAH-foh-roh. Stress MAH. Accent on á.
"Traffic light" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el semáforo | the traffic light Default noun. | Default noun. |
| semáforo en rojo | red light Stop. | Stop. |
| semáforo en verde | green light Go. | Go. |
| en el semáforo | at the traffic light Meeting or turning point. | Meeting or turning point. |
How to use semáforo in real life
- 1Driving
Para en el semáforo rojo.
Stop at the red traffic light.
En el semáforo.
- 2Walking
Cruzamos cuando el semáforo cambie.
We'll cross when the light changes.
El semáforo.
- 3Taxi
Bájame en el semáforo, por favor.
Drop me at the traffic light, please.
En el semáforo.
Mistakes English speakers make with semáforo
Incorrect: La semáforo está verde.
Correct: El semáforo está verde.
Semáforo is masculine: el semáforo.
Incorrect: Espera en el traffic light.
Correct: Espera en el semáforo.
Use semáforo, not English.
Good to know
Good to knowDrivers say semáforo en rojo or en verde. Point to el semáforo if spoken directions get noisy.
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Crossing a busy avenue
ChatPal
Espera el semáforo en verde.
Wait for the green traffic light.
You
Ok. El semáforo sigue en rojo.
Ok. The light is still red.
ChatPal
Ahora sí. Cruza conmigo.
Now yes. Cross with me.
You
Listo. Pasamos el semáforo.
Done. We're past the traffic light.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Traffic light" in Spanish
Is semáforo masculine?
Yes: el semáforo, un semáforo.
How do you pronounce semáforo?
Seh-MAH-foh-roh. Accent on á in semáforo.
Red light?
Semáforo en rojo.
At the light?
En el semáforo.
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