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indicator light

[/ˈɪndɪkeɪtər laɪt/]
nounpl: indicator lights
luz indicadora
1. A small light on a device or vehicle that indicates status, malfunction, or operational state
The indicator light on the dashboard turned red when the engine temperature rose.
A luz indicadora no painel ficou vermelha quando a temperatura do motor subiu.
2. A signal light used to show direction of turn in a vehicle
He turned on the indicator light before changing lanes.
Ele ligou a luz indicadora antes de mudar de faixa.
3. Any illuminated signal that conveys information about a device's operation or status
The power indicator light shows that the device is turned on.
A luz indicadora de energia mostra que o dispositivo está ligado.
Synonyms
warning lightsignal lightstatus lightpilot light

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luz indicadora
most common usage
São Paulo
seta (for turn indicators)
common colloquial term for turn indicator lights
Portugal
luz indicadora
standard usage, also 'pisca' for turn signals
General Brazilian
pisca
colloquial for turn indicator lights

Related Idioms & Phrases

red flag
warning sign
dashboard warning
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