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"Indicativo" is an adjective which is often translated as "indicative", and "los que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the ones that". Learn more about the difference between "indicativo" and "los que" below.
indicativo, el indicativo()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. indicative
La caída de la cotización de las acciones es indicativa de la desconfianza que existe.The fall in stock prices is indicative of the current lack of confidence.
a. indicative
La frase "ella canta" está en el modo indicativo.The sentence "she sings" is in the indicative mood.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. indicative
En español el indicativo me resulta mucho más fácil que el subjuntivo.I find the indicative much easier than the subjunctive in Spanish.
a. call sign
La policía llamó por radio a la oficina central y dio su indicativo: delta, romeo, tres, dos.The police officer radioed headquarters and gave her call sign: delta, romeo, three two.
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los que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the ones that
¿Ves esos trofeos? Son los que gané el año pasado.Do you see those trophies over there? Those are the ones that I won last year.
b. the ones who (people)
Mario y Armando son los que organizaron la fiesta.Mario and Armando are the ones who organized the party.
c. those (people)
Los que lleguen temprano tendrán un aperitivo.Those who arrive early will get an appetizer.
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