indicar

Senses

1. 1.

   to indicate, to point out

   to show or point to something with a gesture or sign

2. 2.

   to recommend, to suggest

   to propose someone or something as suitable for a purpose

3. 3.

   to nominate, to appoint

   to formally propose someone for a position or award

4. 4.

   to show, to reveal

   to be a sign or symptom of something

Examples

• "O médico indicou um especialista para meu caso."

  The doctor recommended a specialist for my case.

• "Todos os sinais indicam que vai chover amanhã."

  All the signs indicate that it's going to rain tomorrow.

• "Você pode me indicar um bom restaurante aqui perto?"

  Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?

Usage

Very common verb in Brazilian Portuguese. Often used with "para" (indicar para alguém = to recommend to someone). Common collocations include "indicar um livro/filme" (recommend a book/movie) and "indicar ao prêmio" (nominate for an award). The noun form is "indicação" (recommendation, indication).