indikador
indikadór with stress marks
indicator
Usage Note
Indikador is borrowed from Spanish indicador and is common in technical, scientific, and economic contexts — covering economic indicators, dashboard gauges, and measurement tools. It is a formal term not typically used in casual conversation.
Examples
" Mataas ang indikador ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The indicator is high now.
Literal Translation
High the indicator now.
" Ang mga indikador ng ekonomiya ay nagpapakita ng paglago ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
Economic indicators are showing growth this year.
Literal Translation
The indicators of-the economy showing growth this year.
" Sinusubaybayan ng mga ekonomista ang ilang indikador upang malaman kung lumalakas o humihina ang ekonomiya. "
Natural Translation
Economists monitor several indicators to find out whether the economy is strengthening or weakening.
Literal Translation
Monitored by-the economists the several indicators to know whether strengthening or weakening the economy.
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