Índice (en. Index)

[ˈindice]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An element that indicates the position of something or provides information about a set.
The price index reflects the country's inflation.
El índice de precios refleja la inflación del país.
Relationship or proportion between two magnitudes.
The mortality rate has decreased in recent years.
El índice de mortalidad ha disminuido en los últimos años.
A list of chapters or sections of a book, usually at the beginning.
The index of the book is at the end, but it is very useful for searching topics.
El índice del libro está al final, pero es muy útil para buscar temas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'index', which means 'indicator'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Human development index
A measure that evaluates the level of development of a country.
índice de desarrollo humano
Consumer price index
A measure that weightedly examines the average prices of a basket of consumer goods and services.
índice de precios al consumidor
Satisfaction index
A measure that reflects the degree of satisfaction of a group with respect to a service or product.
índice de satisfacción

Related Words

Indicator
An element that points out the existence or state of something.
indicador
Catalog
An ordered list of items, especially products or services.
catalogo
Directory
A list of names and addresses.
directorio

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to a group of related concepts.
When talking about the summary, I used the index as a guide.
Al hablar sobre el resumen, usé el índice como guía.
Humorous mention of typical lists such as 'the ex-boyfriend index'.
When she talks about her exes, she always mentions her 'index'.
Cuando ella habla de sus exparejas, siempre menciona su 'índice'.