Indicaban (en. Indicated)
/indiˈkaβan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To show or point out something explicitly or implicitly.
The indicators on the graph indicated an upward trend.
Los indicadores en el gráfico indicaban una tendencia al alza.
To imply something.
His gestures indicated that he agreed.
Sus gestos indicaban que estaba de acuerdo.
To suggest or recommend.
Experts indicated that we should invest in renewable energy.
Los expertos indicaban que deberíamos invertir en energías renovables.
Etymology
From the Latin 'indicāre', meaning to show or to point out.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they indicated the way
they showed me the right direction.
me indicaban el camino
they indicated an improvement
they signaled that there had been progress.
indicaban una mejora
they indicated a problem
they signaled that there was a difficulty.
indicaban un problema
Related Words
indicate
Refers to showing or pointing out something.
indicar
indicator
An element that shows or warns of something.
indicador
signal
An indication that manifests something.
señal
Slang Meanings
When someone gives hints about something.
It was so obvious, they indicated that I shouldn’t go to the party.
Estaba tan obvio, me indicaban que no debería ir a la fiesta.
Using non-verbal signals to communicate.
Their looks indicated everything without the need to speak.
Sus miradas indicaban todo sin necesidad de hablar.