Cue Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈkju/

kyoo

UK

/kjˈuː/

kyoo

التعريف

A cue is a signal or sign that tells someone it is time to do something. It can also be a hint that helps you understand how to react, speak, or behave.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in theater, film, music, and everyday speech. You can 'take your cue from' someone, meaning copy their example or use their behavior as guidance. In conversation, 'cue' often means a subtle signal, while in performance it can mean the exact moment to start.

• Spanish: señal - indicación - pie (de actor)
• Portuguese (BR): sinal - deixa (teatro) - pista
• Portuguese (PT): sinal - deixa (teatro) - pista
• Chinese (Simplified): 提示 - 信号 - 暗示
• Chinese (Traditional): 提示 - 訊號 - 暗示
• Hindi: संकेत - इशारा
• Arabic: إشارة - تلميح - علامة بدء
• Bengali: ইঙ্গিত - সংকেত
• Russian: сигнал - намёк
• Japanese: 合図 - きっかけ
• Vietnamese: tín hiệu - gợi ý
• Korean: 신호 - 암시
• Turkish: ipucu - işaret
• Urdu: اشارہ - علامت
• Indonesian: isyarat - petunjuk

جمل نموذجية

When I nod, that is your cue to start talking.

basic

The music was my cue to walk onto the stage.

basic

Her face gave me a cue that she was upset.

basic

I missed my cue and started speaking too early.

natural

Just watch Maya and take your cue from her.

natural

That laugh was my cue to change the subject.

natural