señalamos

Señalamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb señalar. It means to point out, indicate, or signal something, and is used to describe the act of drawing attention to a point, issue, or fact. In usage, señalamos can introduce what the speaker and others are emphasizing, often followed by a clause or a direct object: “Señalamos las conclusiones principales” (We point out the main conclusions) or “Señalamos posibles riesgos” (We flag possible risks).

Etymology and form: Señalar derives from señal, a sign or signal, with the verb suffix -ar. The word señal, in turn, traces to Latin signum through Romance languages. The form señalamos shows the nosotros (we) subject, with the corresponding full conjugation pattern: señalas (you point out), señala (he/she/you formal indicates), señalan (they/you all point out). Other tenses share the same root.

Register and usage notes: Señalamos is versatile, appropriate in informal conversation as well as formal writing when stating what the speaker and others identify or highlight. It is common in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts to indicate key findings, limitations, or recommendations. The phrase can be followed by que + clause or by a direct object: “Señalamos tres aspectos a considerar” or “Señalamos que hay incertidumbre.”

Examples:

- Señalamos que el informe presenta limitaciones.

- Señalamos el camino correcto para llegar al destino.

Señalamientos, a noun form, denotes acts of pointing out or markings, while other related forms adapt to different subjects and tenses.