indicar
verb
1. to indicate, point out, show
pointing out or showing something
Common combinations
- indicar la dirección — indicate the direction
- indicar la salida — indicate the exit
- indicar el camino — show the way
- El cartel indica la salida.The sign indicates the exit.
- El dedo indica el norte.The finger points north.
- El mapa indica el camino más corto.The map shows the shortest route.
2. to indicate, suggest, show + que
conveying information or a sign
Common combinations
- indicar un cambio — indicate a change
- indicar un problema — indicate a problem
- indicar que — indicate that
- El informe indica que todo está bien.The report indicates that everything is fine.
- Su cara indica cansancio.His face shows tiredness.
- Las cifras indican un cambio.The figures indicate a change.
3. to prescribe, recommend
medical advice or treatment
Common combinations
- indicar reposo — prescribe rest
- indicar un medicamento — prescribe a medicine
- indicar un tratamiento — recommend a treatment
- El médico indicó reposo.The doctor prescribed rest.
- La doctora me indicó este medicamento.The doctor prescribed this medicine for me.
- El dentista indicó una limpieza.The dentist recommended a cleaning.
Same root
Phrases with this word
indicar el caminoindicar con el dedo