Indicaciones (en. Indications)

/indikaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Instructions or guidelines given to carry out an action.
The doctor's indications must be followed to the letter.
Las indicaciones del médico deben seguirse al pie de la letra.
Signals or data that suggest a behavior or action.
Traffic indications help maintain safety on the roads.
Las indicaciones del tráfico ayudan a mantener la seguridad en las vías.
Guidelines or advice offered in a specific context.
The indications on the product's use are on the label.
Las indicaciones sobre el uso del producto están en la etiqueta.

Etymology

From Latin 'indicatio', meaning 'the action of pointing out or showing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

follow the indications
To comply with what has been indicated or recommended.
seguir las indicaciones
give indications
To provide instructions or clarifications to someone.
dar indicaciones
clear indications
Instructions that are easy to understand.
indicaciones claras

Related Words

indicate
To point out or show something.
indicar
indicator
An element that shows specific information.
indicador
indicative
That indicates or suggests something.
indicativo

Slang Meanings

Instructions in code or informal language.
When he gave me the indications, they were more like suggestions.
Cuando me dio las indicaciones, eran más como sugerencias.
Advice or tips in a friendly context.
He gave me some indications on how to pass the exam.
Me dio unas indicaciones sobre cómo aprobar el examen.