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sinal de alerta

[si'nal dʒi a'lɛɾta]
nounmasculinepl: sinais de alerta
warning sign
1. A sign, signal, or indication that warns of danger or alerts someone to pay attention
The sudden drop in sales was a warning sign of economic trouble.
A queda repentina nas vendas foi um sinal de alerta de problemas econômicos.
2. A visible or audible signal used to alert people to a potential threat or emergency
The fire alarm served as an important warning sign during the building evacuation.
O alarme de incêndio serviu como um importante sinal de alerta durante a evacuação do edifício.
3. An indication or symptom that something negative may happen
Excessive fatigue can be a warning sign of serious illness.
O cansaço excessivo pode ser um sinal de alerta de doença grave.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
avisoadvertênciaalertaindicadorsintomasinal de perigo
Antonyms
sinal de segurançasinal positivogarantia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sinal de alerta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sinal de alerta
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
sinal de alerta
Standard usage, sometimes 'aviso' preferred colloquially
Portugal
sinal de alerta
Standard usage; 'aviso' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

soar o sinal de alerta
acender o sinal de alerta
ignorar um sinal de alerta
prestar atenção aos sinais de alerta
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