indício

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A sign suggesting that something exists or happened.

Examples

  • A fumaça era um indício de incêndio.
    The smoke was a sign of fire.
  • Esse resultado é um indício, não uma prova definitiva.
    That result is a clue, not conclusive proof.
  • O silêncio pode ser um indício de desconforto.
    Silence can be a sign of discomfort.
  • A polícia encontrou um indício importante.
    The police found an important clue.
  • Não há nenhum indício de fraude.
    There is no indication of fraud.

Similar words

vestígio
sinal
pista

Meanings

A suggestive sign

noun
evidence
neutral
A fact or trace that points toward a conclusion without proving it by itself.

Examples

  • A fumaça era um indício de incêndio.
    The smoke was a sign of fire.
  • A polícia encontrou um indício importante.
    The police found an important clue.
  • Não há nenhum indício de fraude.
    There is no indication of fraud.
  • O silêncio pode ser um indício de desconforto.
    Silence can be a sign of discomfort.
  • Esse resultado é um indício, não uma prova definitiva.
    That result is a clue, not conclusive proof.

Similar words

Etymology

From Latin indicium, sign, indication or evidence.

FAQ

What does indício mean?

A sign suggesting that something exists or happened.

Is indício masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: o indício.

What is the plural of indício?

The plural is indícios.

Is an indício conclusive proof?

No. It suggests a possibility but does not establish it alone.

How is indício pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /ĩˈdʒisju/.

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