hacer señas (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Verbal phrase.

Phonetic transcription:

/aˈθeɾ ˈseɲas/

Translation options into English:

• Make signs
• Signal
• Gesture

Meaning:

The phrase "hacer señas" in Spanish means to communicate, indicate, or express something through gestures or signals. It is often used to communicate non-verbally, to attract attention, or to convey a message without speaking. This expression is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish.

Example sentences:

1. Spanish: La maestra le hizo señas a los niños para que se callaran. English: The teacher signaled to the children to be quiet.

2. Spanish: El conductor me hizo señas para que cruzara la calle. English: The driver gestured to me to cross the street.

Idiomatic Expressions:

"Hacer señas" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. Hacer señas de mano:
2. Spanish: Le hizo señas de mano para que se acercara.

3. English: He gestured with his hand for her to come closer.

4. Hacer señas de silencio:

5. Spanish: Nos hizo señas de silencio antes de entrar a la habitación.

6. English: He signaled us to be quiet before entering the room.

7. Hacer señas de asentimiento:

8. Spanish: El anciano hizo señas de asentimiento con la cabeza.
9. English: The old man nodded in agreement.

Etymology:

The phrase "hacer señas" comes from the verb "hacer" (to make or do) and the noun "señas" (signs or gestures).

Synonyms and Antonyms:

Synonyms: - Gesticular (to gesticulate) - Indicar (to indicate) - Señalar (to point)

Antonyms: - Hablar (to speak) - Callar (to be silent)