Spanish word

denotar

Pronunciation

IPA/denoˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbindicate

Example

Este dato denota un cambio importante.

This data indicates an important change.

Illustration for denotar (indicate)

More examples

Esa sonrisa denota una intención amistosa.

That smile indicates a friendly intention.

Core concept

A clear label naming a specific property of an object.

Common phrases

  • denotar sorpresa

    indicate surprise

  • denotar intención

    indicate intention

  • denotar que

    indicate that

Similar words

indicar: Uses a clue or signal to point to the existence, position, or direction of something.
significar: Expresses the conventional meaning carried by a word, sign, or phrase in context.
señalar: Designates a precise target or detail by gesture, remark, or explicit indication.
mostrar: Reveals or displays information visually or through a concrete, visible example.

Definition in Spanish

Mostrar o señalar de forma clara y objetiva que algo posee una determinada característica, significado o relación.

Word origin

From Latin denotāre (de- 'completely' + nōtāre 'to mark'), originally 'to mark out', which developed into 'to indicate'.

Usage tips

  • 'Denotar' is more common in formal or written Spanish, so 'indicar' or 'mostrar' often sounds more natural in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • denoteverb
  • point toverb

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