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caution sign
[ˈkɔːʃən saɪn]
noun
pl: caution signs
placa de aviso
1.
A sign displaying a warning symbol or message to alert people of potential danger or hazard
The caution sign warned workers about the wet floor.
A placa de aviso alertava os trabalhadores sobre o piso molhado.
2.
A yellow and black triangular or diamond-shaped sign used to indicate caution or danger ahead
We saw a caution sign indicating construction ahead on the highway.
Vimos uma placa de aviso indicando construção à frente na rodovia.
Synonyms
warning sign
hazard sign
alert sign
danger sign
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
placa de aviso
Most common term in Brazil
General Brazilian
sinal de cuidado
Alternative used in some contexts
Portugal
placa de aviso
Standard term in Portugal
Portugal
sinal de perigo
Used for danger-specific warnings
Related Idioms & Phrases
heed the caution sign
ignore a caution sign
post a caution sign
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