señaláis

Señaláis is the second-person plural form of the verb señalar in the present indicative in the Spanish vosotros paradigm. It corresponds to “you all signal” or “you all point out” in English. It is used primarily in Spain, where the vosotros form is common in informal plural address. The present subjunctive form for vosotros is señaléis, not señaláis, and it is used in contexts such as “Espero que señaléis el problema” (I hope you point out the problem).

Etymology and meaning: señalar comes from the noun señal, which in turn derives from the Latin signum meaning sign or mark. The core sense of the verb is to mark, to indicate, or to point out something. This can be literal—gesturing toward a location—or figurative—calling attention to an issue, detail, or error.

Usage notes: Señaláis is used to describe actions performed by a group addressed informally as vosotros. In most Latin American varieties, where the vosotros form is not standard, the equivalent present indicative is usually ustedes señalan. The verb can take a direct object (señaláis la salida) or be combined with prepositional phrases to specify what is being indicated (señaláis con el dedo, señaláis el camino).

Examples:

- Señaláis la salida con el dedo.

- Señaláis dónde está el museo.

- Señaláis el error en el informe.

In summary, señaláis is a key present-tense form for addressing a group of people in Spain, denoting the act of indicating, pointing out, or signaling something.