No. 1,789 in Portuguese
indicar
"Indicar" means "to indicate" or "to point out" in English.
In a sentence
Ela vai indicar os melhores livros para ler.
She will recommend the best books to read.
Here, 'indicar' is used to mean 'recommend', showing subjective advice or suggestion.
Os sinais naquele cruzamento indicam onde parar.
The signs at that crossing indicate where to stop.
In this sentence, 'indicar' conveys the meaning of 'indicate'. It refers to guiding or providing information for an action.
Ele foi indicado para o prêmio por sua pesquisa inovadora.
He was nominated for the award for his innovative research.
Here, 'indicar' is utilized to express 'nominate or appoint', used in the context of selecting or designating someone for an honor or role.
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