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señalado

notable

adjective seh-nyah-LAH-doh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

designated

Usage Note

Señalado has two related senses: it can mean marked or designated (as in a día señalado, a red-letter day), or it can mean notorious, distinguished, or singled out. A delincuente señalado is a known or notorious criminal. The context usually makes clear whether the sense is celebratory or accusatory. It derives from the verb señalar (to point out, to mark).

Examples

"Era un día señalado para toda la familia."

Natural Translation

It was a notable day for the whole family.

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