indicaram

Indicaram is a verb form from indicar in Portuguese. It corresponds to the pretérito perfeito do indicativo in the third person plural, used with subjects such as eles, elas, ou vocês. In English, it translates to “they indicated” or “you (plural) indicated,” depending on the subject of the sentence.

Etymology and morphology: indicar comes from Latin indicare, meaning to point out, show, or indicate. The form indicaram is built from the present root indic-, combined with the preterite suffix -aram, signaling a completed action in the past by multiple subjects. As a regular -ar verb, its other forms follow standard conjugation patterns in all tenses and moods.

Usage and nuances: indicaram is commonly used to report actions in which information, directions, or recommendations were communicated in the past. It can refer to pointing out a path or solution, or to presenting evidence or results. For example: “Eles indicaram o caminho correto,” “O estudo indicou um aumento no nível de prevalence,” or “As autoridades indicaram várias áreas de risco.” In reporting, indicaram is often interchangeable with indicar as “apontaram” or “mostraram,” depending on nuance.

See also: indicar, indicação, indicar-se. While indicaram is tied to a past completed action, related forms like indicam (present) or indicaram-se (they indicated themselves) reflect other time frames or voice. In different Portuguese-speaking regions, usage remains consistent, with minor stylistic variations.