Spanish word

indicador

Pronunciation

IPA/indikaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounindicator

Example

¿Cuál es el indicador que usamos para evaluar la calidad?

What is the indicator we use to evaluate quality?

Illustration for indicador (indicator)

More examples

Los indicadores económicos muestran la tendencia del mercado.

Economic indicators show the market trend.

Core concept

Reference measure or benchmark for comparing quality or performance.

Common phrases

  • indicador clave

    key indicator

  • indicador económico

    economic indicator

  • indicador de calidad

    quality indicator

Similar words

índice: Numeric value expressing a rate, level, or proportion for a specific item.
referencia: Value that serves as a point of comparison or orientation.
medida: Numeric measurement of an amount, size, or quantity.
estándar: Widely accepted standard value or norm used as a baseline.

Definition in Spanish

Medida o referencia que sirve como guía para juzgar o comparar el estado o la calidad de algo.

Word origin

Derives from Latin indicare 'to point out' and uses a noun-forming suffix to mean a standard or measure used as a guide.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include indicador de calidad and indicador económico, and the word appears mainly in formal or technical contexts rather than casual speech.

Other meanings

  • indexnoun
  • benchmarknoun

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