indicator

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BrE /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/ AmE /ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/

noun en → es

1 SIGN/DEVICE [singular] B1

a sign or device that shows information, especially about the condition of a machine or vehicle

indicador, señal, dispositivo

  • indicator light

Collocations fuel indicator · temperature indicator

  • The fuel gauge is an indicator of how much petrol is left in the car.

    El indicador de combustible muestra cuánta gasolina queda en el coche.

2 MEASURE [singular] B2

something that shows how much of a particular quality or quantity exists, especially in an economy or society

indicador, medida, parámetro

  • indicator of sth

Collocations economic indicator · social indicator

  • Unemployment is a good economic indicator.

    El desempleo es un buen indicador económico.

3 GUIDE [singular] C1

a person or organization that gives advice and guidance on particular subjects, especially in business or politics

asesor, consultor, guía

  • indicator for sth

Collocations political indicator · business indicator

  • The company hired a political indicator to advise them on the upcoming election.

    La empresa contrató un asesor político para que les aconsejara sobre las próximas elecciones.