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Italian word

semaforo

traffic light

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semaphore

semaphore = a signalling system using flags or lights (railway signal)

⚠️ The trap

English 'semaphore' refers to the old flag-waving communication system or railway arm signals. Italian 'semaforo' is simply the everyday traffic light. Asking 'where is the semaphore?' in English sounds very odd; in Italian 'dov'è il semaforo?' is perfectly normal.

To say "semaphore = a signalling system using flags or lights (railway signal)" in Italian:

semaforo

"semaforo" in English means:

traffic light

Example

"Gira a destra al primo semaforo."

"Turn right at the first traffic light."

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