índice
/ˈindiθe/masculine
In Spanish, the word for index is índice.
The noun índice is used to refer to an alphabetical listing of items or a table of contents in a book. When you want to refer specifically to the index finger, you should use the phrase dedo índice.
Meaning: alphabetical listing of items (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun índice is masculine and is preceded by the masculine article el (el índice).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈindiθe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, índice is used for both the alphabetical index at the back of a book and the table of contents at the front. English speakers must use context to determine which one is being referenced.
- The word índice shares the same root as the English word 'indicate', as both stem from the Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word índice is also used in mathematics to refer to an exponent or a subscript in an algebraic expression.
Examples in context
- La gente acostumbra señalar con el dedo índice.People usually point with their index finger.This sentence shows how the word índice is used when referring to the index finger.Tatoeba #4371007 by umano, translation #9930040 by DJ_Saidez
- La mano tiene cinco dedos: pulgar, índice, anular, corazón y meñique.The hand has five fingers: the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the pinky.This sentence lists the various fingers of the hand, including the índice.Tatoeba #1507667 by wallebot, translation #1005356 by ellasevia
- La aplicación te permite calcular rápidamente la proporción del índice de masa corporal – IMC.The application allows you to quickly calculate the ratio of body mass index – BMI.This sentence demonstrates the use of índice in the context of the body mass index.Tatoeba #1166717 by marcelostockle, translation #1131479 by perry
- El índice del libro está al finalThe index of the book is at the end
- El libro cuenta con un índice de materias muy completoThe book has a very comprehensive subject index
- El índice de este documento está organizado alfabéticamente.The index of this document is organized alphabetically.
- El índice de materias del informe facilita la búsqueda de información específica.The subject index of the report makes it easier to find specific information.
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Example conversation
Two students are working in a library.
- ElenaNo encuentro el tema en el índice.I can't find the topic in the index.
- JavierRevisa el índice al final del libro, Elena.Check the index at the end of the book, Elena.
- ElenaAh, aquí está el índice de términos.Ah, here is the index of terms.
- JavierPerfecto, ahora podemos seguir estudiando.Perfect, now we can continue studying.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “index” translations and entries índice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries índice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
