Indicar
Example: El mapa indica claramente dónde está el museo.
Definition
"Indicar" means to show, point out, or make something known, often by gesture or sign. It is used when someone directs attention to a specific place, object, or fact, as in the phrase 'El mapa indica claramente dónde está el museo,' meaning the map clearly shows where the museum is located.
Etymology
The verb "indicar" comes from the Latin 'indicare,' which means to point out or show. It is formed from 'in-' meaning 'upon' and 'dicare' meaning 'to proclaim or declare.' Did you know that "indicar" shares its root with the English word 'indicate,' highlighting their close linguistic relationship?
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"Indicar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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