Indican (en. Indicate)

/in.di.kán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To show or point out something.
The figures indicate an increase in sales.
Las cifras indican un aumento en las ventas.
To serve as an indication or proof of something.
His gestures indicate that he is nervous.
Sus gestos indican que está nervioso.
To provide information about a phenomenon.
Studies indicate that climate change is real.
Los estudios indican que el cambio climático es real.

Etymology

From Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to signal' or 'to oppose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indicate that
indicate that something is certain.
indican que
what they indicate
what they show or reveal.
lo que indican
indicate signs of
indicate signs of something existing.
indican signos de
indicate the possibility of
show that something may be possible.
indican la posibilidad de

Related Words

indication
It was a signal or a warning about something.
indicación
indicator
Instrument or sign that shows something.
indicador
indicatory
That gives indications or evidence.
indiciario

Slang Meanings

to point out something evident
When she looked at the clock, that indicated she was late.
Cuando ella miró el reloj, eso ya indicaba que estaba tarde.
to imply without saying it directly
That comment he made only indicated that he didn't like the idea.
Ese comentario que hizo, solo indicaba que no le gustó la idea.