indicación
“indicación” means “instruction” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
instruction
Also: direction, prescription
📝 In Action
Sigue las indicaciones del mapa para llegar al hotel.
A2Follow the map's instructions to get to the hotel.
El médico me dio unas indicaciones estrictas sobre mi dieta.
B1The doctor gave me some strict instructions about my diet.
No escuchaste mi indicación y por eso nos perdimos.
B2You didn't listen to my direction and that's why we got lost.
sign
Also: hint, indication
📝 In Action
Su silencio es una indicación clara de que no está de acuerdo.
B2Their silence is a clear sign that they do not agree.
No hay ninguna indicación de que el problema sea grave.
B2There is no indication that the problem is serious.
El aumento de temperatura es una indicación del cambio climático.
C1The increase in temperature is a sign of climate change.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: indicación
Question 1 of 3
¿Cómo se dice 'follow the instructions' en español?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'indicatio', which literally means 'a pointing out' or 'showing'. It shares roots with words related to 'index' fingers and 'pointing'.
First recorded: 13th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'indicación' the same as 'señal'?
They are similar, but 'señal' is usually a physical sign (like a stop sign), while 'indicación' is more about the information or instruction given.
Can I use 'indicación' for GPS directions?
Yes! This is the perfect word for the turn-by-turn directions a GPS gives you.
How do I say 'against medical advice'?
You would say 'contra indicación médica' or 'sin indicación médica'.