Spanish word

índice

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈindiθe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounindex finger

Example

Se cortó el índice con el cuchillo.

He cut his index finger with the knife.

Illustration for índice (index finger)

More examples

Señaló la salida con el índice.

He pointed to the exit with his index finger.

Core concept

Index finger used for indicating or pointing.

Common phrases

  • dedo índice

    index finger

  • mover el índice

    move the index finger

  • apuntar con el índice

    point with the index finger

Similar words

dedo: Any slender digit on a hand or foot used for sensing and handling small items.
pulgar: Thick, short digit that opposes the fingers and enables a firm grip.
dedo medio: Occupies the middle position of the hand and commonly appears as the longest finger.
anular: Fourth finger of the hand that commonly receives a wedding ring.

Definition in Spanish

Dedo de la mano situado entre el pulgar y el dedo medio, que suele emplearse para señalar.

Word origin

Derived from Latin index 'pointer' (from indicare 'to show'), with the meaning shifting to the finger that people use to point.

Usage tips

  • Spanish normally uses the definite article for body parts, so speakers typically say el índice rather than using a possessive like mi índice.

Other meanings

  • indicatornoun
  • indexnoun

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