How to Say ‘At the traffic lights’ in Spain Spanish
En el semáforo
en ehl seh-MAH-foh-roh
[en ehl seh-MAH-foh-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: en covers both "at" and "in". Swap in other landmarks: en la esquina "at the corner", en la plaza "in the square".
Phrase Breakdown
En
[en]
in / at
Preposition meaning “in” or “at,” depending on context.
En la parada puedo pagar con calma.
At the stop I can pay calmly.
el
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
semáforo
[seh-MAH-foh-roh]
traffic light
A street signal controlling traffic with lights.
Pare en el semáforo, por favor.
Stop at the traffic light, please.
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