A2NounMasculine
il semaforo
traffic light
/seh-MAH-foh-roh/
Plural: semafori
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What does ‘semaforo’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Aspetta il semaforo verde prima di attraversare.
Wait for the green traffic light before crossing.
Il semaforo è guasto — bisogna fare attenzione.
The traffic light is broken — you need to be careful.
About This Word
From Greek 'sema' (sign) + 'phoros' (carrier). 'Bruciare un semaforo' = to run a red light.
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