indizio
clue
In Italian, the word 'indizio' is used to refer to a clue, which is a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a puzzle. It can also refer to a hint or a suggestion, much like in English. For example, 'Non ho indizi su dove sia andato' translates to 'I have no clues as to where he went'.
Example sentences using: indizio
C'è un indizio nascosto in questa stanza.
There is a clue hidden in this room.
In this sentence, 'indizio' refers to a piece of information or evidence that might assist in solving a puzzle or mystery. The clue is specifically mentioned as being 'hidden' in the room, suggesting a context of a detective story or a game.
Non abbiamo ancora trovato l'indizio decisivo.
We haven't found the decisive clue yet.
In this context, 'indizio' means a clue which could determine or influence the outcome of a situation. The term 'decisivo' reinforces the importance of this specific clue, potentially altering the course of events or solving the mystery at hand.
Questo libro potrebbe essere un indizio utile.
This book might be a useful clue.
This example uses 'indizio' to refer to a potentially beneficial piece of evidence or information, in this case, a book. The sentence details a possibility rather than stating a definitive fact, reflected by the phrase 'potrebbe essere', which means 'might be'.