Indique (en. Indicate)
/inˈdike/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
It is used to point out or show something.
The teacher indicated the topic during the class.
El profesor indique el tema durante la clase.
To express or make known an opinion or recommendation.
I hope you indicate to me which book I should read.
Espero que me indique qué libro debo leer.
To give instructions on how to proceed.
The customer will indicate their choice for the menu.
El cliente nos indique su elección para el menú.
Etymology
From the Latin 'indicare', which means 'to make known', 'to point out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
please indicate
a polite request for someone to point out or show something.
indique por favor
can you indicate to me?
a question to request that someone provide information.
¿me puede indicar?
indicate the way
a request for directions.
indique el camino
Related Words
indication
action of indicating.
indicación
indicative
which indicates or points out something.
indicativo
indicator
something that indicates or shows information.
indicador
Slang Meanings
Used informally to ask for information in a more colloquial manner.
Show me what to do in this mess.
Indícame qué hacer en este lío.
Asking someone to show or teach in a friendly way.
Can you indicate to me the way to the bank, friend?
¿Puedes indicarme el camino al banco, amigo?