Spanish Conversation · Level 95
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Spanish word
indicación
Pronunciation
IPA/indikaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouninstruction
Example
Siga las indicaciones del médico.
Follow the doctor's instructions.
More examples
Sigue las indicaciones de la receta para que quede bien.
Follow the instructions on the recipe so it turns out well.
Core concept
A concise guiding note that points to the next action.
Common phrases
hacer caso a las indicaciones
follow the instructions
indicaciones claras
clear instructions
indicaciones médicas
medical instructions
Similar words
señal: Observable hand or body movement that communicates a cue.
instrucción: Clear procedural instruction listing actions and their order.
pauta: General principle or standard that guides how something should proceed.
orden: Command issued with force or authority demanding compliance.
Definition in Spanish
Una indicación es un aviso o marca concisa que comunica una sugerencia, una guía o una dirección para una acción.
Word origin
From Latin indicare 'to point out' via the noun indicatio, the term denotes the act of pointing and names a brief notice that guides action.
Usage tips
- Often used with verbs like dar or seguir to refer to practical directions, and it is less forceful than orden so speakers add por favor or puedes to soften a directive.
Other meanings
- directionnoun
- signalnoun
- suggestionnoun
Opposites
- contraindicacióncontraindicationnoun
Related words
- indicadoindicatedadjective
- indicadorindicatornoun