La indicación
Example: La indicación en el mapa nos ayudó a encontrar el camino correcto.
Definition
"La indicación" refers to a sign, instruction, or piece of information that helps guide or direct someone towards a certain action or location. For example, "La indicación en el mapa nos ayudó a encontrar el camino correcto" means the indication on the map helped find the right path.
Etymology
The word "la indicación" comes from the Latin 'indicationem,' meaning 'a pointing out or showing.' It evolved through Old Spanish, retaining the sense of showing or directing attention. Did you know? The root 'indicare' literally means 'to point out,' which perfectly suits the guiding purpose of an indication.
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"La indicación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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