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"Indica" is a form of "indicar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to indicate". Learn more about "indicar" below.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to indicate
La maestra había indicado que la fecha límite era el viernes.The teacher had indicated that the deadline was Friday.
b. to gesture (by moving hands or face)
El guía de la catedral les indicó con la mano que hablaran más bajo.The cathedral guide gestured with his hand for them to speak in a lower voice.
a. to indicate
Un guardia nos indicó cómo llegar al teatro.A guard indicated the way to the theater for us.
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b. to prescribe
Mi doctor me indicó una medicamento para el dolor de espalda.My doctor prescribed some medication for my back pain.