This is the 6948th most frequent Portuguese word.
indicação
"Indicação" means "indication," referring to a sign, suggestion, or recommendation.
Here, 'indicação' is used to mean a suggestion or recommendation.
A indicação do livro pelo professor foi muito útil para os estudos.
The recommendation of the book by the teacher was very helpful for the studies.
In this sentence, 'indicação' means a signal or an indication for guidance.
A placa de trânsito serve como indicação do caminho correto a seguir.
The traffic sign serves as an indication of the correct path to follow.
Here, 'indicação' is employed to describe a referral or pointing out a relevant person or entity.