What is the Spanish word for "beckon"?

Learn how to say "beckon" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

beckon

Spanish

hacer señas

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Alternative translations of "beckon"

llamar
atraer
invitar
señalar

Examples of how to use "beckon" in Spanish

English
The beautiful island was beckoning.
Spanish
La hermosa isla estaba haciendo señas.
English
She beckons me to come closer.
Spanish
Ella me hace señas para que me acerque más.
English
He beckoned from across the street.
Spanish
Él hizo señas desde el otro lado de la calle.
English
They are beckoning the children inside.
Spanish
Ellos están haciendo señas para que los niños entren.
English
I have beckoned him twice already.
Spanish
Ya le he hecho señas dos veces.

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