index

a list of names, subjects, etc., at the end of a book or document, with page numbers showing where each name or subject can be found

índice

• the index of a book

Collocations index entry · look up sth in the index

• I looked up 'cats' in the index.

  Miré 'gatos' en el índice.

a number or symbol that shows the order of sth, for example first, second, third, etc.

número ordinal

• the index of a list

Collocations index number · in alphabetical/index order

• The items are listed in index order.

  Los elementos están en orden alfabético/ordinal.

a number that shows how much prices or wages have increased over a period of time, compared with the same period in an earlier year

índice (económico)

• the index of sth

Collocations consumer price index · index figures

• The consumer price index rose by 3%.

  El índice de precios al consumidor aumentó un 3%.

a bone in the hand, between the thumb and the wrist

hueso de la muñeca (entre el pulgar y la mano)

• the index finger

Collocations index finger · index bone

• He pointed at the wall with his index finger.

  Él señaló la pared con su dedo índice.