warning indicator
[ˈwɔːrnɪŋ ˈɪndɪkeɪtər]
nounpl: warning indicators
indicador de aviso
1. A visual or auditory signal device that alerts a person to a potential danger, problem, or abnormal condition
The warning indicator on the dashboard lights up when the engine temperature is too high.
O indicador de aviso no painel acende quando a temperatura do motor está muito alta.
2. A sign or symptom that suggests something undesirable may happen or is already occurring
Rising inflation is a warning indicator of economic instability.
A inflação crescente é um indicador de aviso de instabilidade econômica.
3. A technical device on machinery or vehicles that signals malfunction or maintenance needs
The low fuel warning indicator reminded the driver to refuel.
O indicador de aviso de combustível baixo lembrou ao motorista de abastecer.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, warning indicators are critical safety features in vehicles and industrial settings. In Brazil, drivers are familiar with 'luz de aviso' (warning light) terminology from everyday vehicle operation. The term is widely used in technical manuals, automotive service centers, and safety protocols across both Portuguese and English-speaking regions.
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