Indicación (en. Indication)

/indiˈkaθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Reference that points out or suggests something.
The indication on the map led us to the correct destination.
La indicación en el mapa nos llevó al destino correcto.
Advice or recommendation on how to act.
He followed the doctor's indication for his treatment.
Siguió la indicación del médico para su tratamiento.
Signal that conveys a specific message.
The warning indication was clearly visible.
La indicación de advertencia estaba claramente visible.

Etymology

From Latin 'indicatio', which means action of indicating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give indications
Provide information on how to get to a place.
dar indicaciones
to follow the indications
To obey or comply with the given instructions.
seguir las indicaciones
danger indication
A signal that shows a risk or threat.
indicación de peligro

Related Words

to indicate
To show or point to something.
indicar
indicatory
That serves as indicative.
indiciario
indicator
Element that shows or points out.
indicador
direction
Indication about the path to follow.
dirección

Slang Meanings

Colloquial suggestion.
I give you an indication: don't go out without a coat today.
Te doy una indicación: no salgas sin abrigo hoy.
Informal advice.
His indication was not to invest without researching.
Su indicación fue no invertir sin investigar.