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    Ataja (en. Save)

    /aˈta.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A way to prevent or avoid an unfavorable situation.
    She decided to take the shortcut to avoid traffic.
    Ella decidió tomar la ataja para evitar el tráfico.
    A shortcut taken to reach a destination more quickly.
    We know of a shortcut that reduces travel time.
    Conocemos una ataja que reduce el tiempo de viaje.
    In sports, the action of intercepting or blocking the advance of the opposing team.
    The player used a clever shortcut to stop the ball.
    El jugador utilizó una ataja astuta para detener el balón.

    Etymology

    From the verb atajar, which comes from the Latin 'atare', meaning to stop or avoid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make a shortcut
    To take an action to prevent a danger or problem.
    hacer una ataja
    shortcut on the road
    Alternative route that shortens the distance.
    ataja de camino
    shortcut in the game
    Defensive plays to stop the opponent.
    ataja en el juego

    Related Words

    shortcut
    A shorter route taken to reach a destination.
    atajo
    intercept
    To stop the progress of something that is moving.
    interceptar

    Slang Meanings

    To use a trick to get out of a problem.
    It was a shortcut to run away from the commitment.
    Fue una ataja salir corriendo del compromiso.
    To make a quick decision without analyzing the consequences.
    That was a shortcut, but it turned out to be the best option.
    Esa fue una ataja, pero resultó ser la mejor opción.