Spanish Phrase
Indican cómo llegar a los andenes.
Meaning
Literally, 'They indicate how to get to the platforms.' It is commonly used when signs, staff, or a group of people give directions to train or metro platforms.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are talking about instructions that are provided (by signs, staff, or fellow travelers) on how to reach the platforms in a station. It works well in travel, public‑transport, or any situation where directions are being shown.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Indicancómollegaralosandenes
Indican (verb)
Third‑person plural present of indicar. The subject is omitted; it can refer to signs, people, or a group.
cómo (interrogative adverb)
Accented to differentiate it from como = 'as' or 'like'. Used in indirect questions to ask 'how'.
llegar + infinitive
After cómo, the infinitive llegar expresses the action that needs to be performed.
a los andenes (prepositional phrase)
a = 'to', los = definite article (plural), andenes = train/metro platforms. Note the plural form.
🗨In Conversation
¿Sabes dónde está la salida del tren?
Do you know where the train exit is?
Los carteles indican cómo llegar a los andenes.
The signs indicate how to get to the platforms.
✕Common Mistakes
Indican como llegar a los andenes.
Missing accent changes the meaning to 'as' or 'like' instead of the interrogative 'how'.
Indico cómo llegar a los andenes.
The verb must agree with a plural subject (signs, people). Use 'indican' not singular 'indico'.
Indican cómo llegar a los andén.
When referring to more than one platform, use the plural 'andenes'.
↔Alternatives
Muestran el camino a los andenes.
They show the way to the platforms.
Señalan la ruta a los andenes.
They point out the route to the platforms.
Explican cómo llegar a los andenes.
They explain how to get to the platforms.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, 'anden' refers specifically to a train or metro platform; in some regions you might hear 'plataforma' instead. When speaking to staff, a polite form such as '¿Podría indicarme cómo llegar a los andenes?' is preferred. The phrase is neutral in register and works both in formal announcements and casual conversation.