indicators

[/ˈɪndɪkeɪtərz/]
nounpl: indicators
indicadores
1. Signs or signals that point to the existence or presence of something; things that show or suggest what something is like or what is happening
Economic indicators suggest the market is recovering.
Os indicadores econômicos sugerem que o mercado está se recuperando.
2. Devices or instruments that show information or data, such as gauges or meters on a dashboard
The car's indicators show fuel level and temperature.
Os indicadores do carro mostram o nível de combustível e a temperatura.
3. Turn signals on vehicles (primarily British usage)
Use your indicators when changing lanes.
Use seus indicadores ao trocar de faixa.
4. Measurable variables used to assess progress toward specific objectives
Key performance indicators help track business success.
Indicadores-chave de desempenho ajudam a rastrear o sucesso do negócio.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'indicadores' is extensively used in discussions of economic health, corporate performance, and social progress. The term has become increasingly important in data-driven decision-making culture in Brazil. In the USA, 'indicators' is fundamental to economic analysis and appears frequently in news media discussing market conditions and business metrics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
signssignalsmarkersmeasuresgaugespointerssymptoms
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealershiddens

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
indicadores
Standard term used in business, economics, and technical contexts
São Paulo
indicadores
Commonly used in financial and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
indicadores
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
indicadores
Also used, though 'piscas' is preferred for turn signals on vehicles

Related Words

indicateindicationindicativemetricsbenchmarksparametersstatistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

leading indicators - indicadores antecedentes (things that predict future trends)
lagging indicators - indicadores defasados (metrics that follow actual changes)
key performance indicators (KPI) - indicadores-chave de desempenho
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