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indicado

een-dee-KAH-doh/indiˈkaðo/

“indicado” means “suitable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

suitable, appropriate

Also: recommended, right
A shiny golden key perfectly inserted into a matching, ornate keyhole on a wooden door.

📝 In Action

Este tipo de calzado es el más indicado para caminar en la montaña.

B1

This type of footwear is the most suitable for walking in the mountains.

¿Cuál es el tratamiento indicado para esta enfermedad?

A2

What is the appropriate treatment for this illness?

Llegaste en el momento indicado.

A2

You arrived at the right time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el lugar indicado – the right place
  • la persona indicada – the right person

indicated, shown

Also: specified
A stylized hand with a pointing finger clearly directs attention towards a single, brightly colored red apple on a table filled with green apples.

📝 In Action

Siga las instrucciones indicadas en la pantalla.

B1

Follow the instructions indicated on the screen.

Los documentos indicados por el abogado ya están listos.

B2

The documents specified by the lawyer are already ready.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • señalado (marked/pointed out)
  • mostrado (shown)

Common Collocations

  • la dosis indicada – the indicated dose

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: indicado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'indicado' to mean 'suitable' or 'appropriate'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
indicar(to indicate, to point out) — Verb
indicación(indication, instruction) — Noun
indicador(indicator, gauge) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *indicāre*, meaning 'to point out,' 'to show,' or 'to declare.' It entered Spanish and followed the pattern for -ar verbs, forming its past participle by adding -ado.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as a form of *indicar*)

Cognates (Related words)

English: indicatePortuguese: indicado

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'indicado' always refer to something official or formal?

Not always. While it is used in formal contexts (like medicine or instructions), it is also used in everyday speech to mean 'the best choice' or 'the right time.' For example, 'Es el momento indicado' (It's the perfect time).

What is the difference between 'indicado' and 'recomendado'?

They are very similar, often interchangeable. 'Recomendado' specifically means 'recommended by someone,' while 'indicado' often means 'correct' or 'optimal' based on criteria, whether or not someone explicitly recommended it.