This is the 12016th most frequent Spanish word.
indicaban
"Indicaban" means "they indicated" or "they were indicating" in English.
Used to describe a past action where maps provided specific directions or information.
Los antiguos mapas indicaban las rutas más seguras para viajar.
The old maps indicated the safest routes for traveling.
Used to infer or signal an implied meaning from someone's actions in the past.
Sus gestos indicaban que no estaba interesado en la conversación.
His gestures indicated that he wasn't interested in the conversation.
Used here as part of a past description where analysis or data provided insight into issues or findings.