warning sign
US /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ ˌsaɪn/
UK /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ ˌsaɪn/
1.
sinal de alerta, sinal de aviso
a sign that gives a warning
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The yellow light is a warning sign that the traffic light is about to turn red.
A luz amarela é um sinal de alerta de que o semáforo está prestes a ficar vermelho.
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There was a warning sign about falling rocks on the mountain road.
Havia um sinal de alerta sobre queda de rochas na estrada da montanha.
2.
sinal de alerta, sinal de perigo
an event or circumstance that indicates a possible problem or danger
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His constant lateness was a warning sign that he was losing interest in the job.
Seu atraso constante era um sinal de alerta de que ele estava perdendo o interesse no trabalho.
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Early symptoms can be a warning sign of a more serious illness.
Sintomas precoces podem ser um sinal de alerta de uma doença mais grave.