indicate

to show or point out something clearly

mostrar, señalar, indicar

• indicate sth to sb

Collocations indicate a direction · indicate a problem

• He indicated the way to the exit.

  Él señaló el camino hacia la salida.

to suggest or imply something without saying it directly

sugerir, implicar, indicar

• indicate sth

Collocations indicate a problem · indicate a need

• Her silence indicated that she was angry.

  Su silencio indicaba que estaba enojada.

to direct or order someone to do something

dirigir, ordenar, indicar

• indicate sth to sb

Collocations indicate a direction · indicate an action

• The manager indicated that the staff should leave early.

  El gerente indicó que el personal debería salir temprano.

to show or recommend something as a solution to a problem

mostrar, recomendar, indicar

• indicate sth

Collocations indicate a solution · indicate an approach

• The report indicated that more funding was needed.

  El informe indicó que se necesitaba más financiamiento.