Huella (en. Fingerprint)

/ˈwe.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Visible mark left by something when pressing or touching a surface.
The boot print in the sand was clearly visible.
La huella de la bota en la arena era claramente visible.
It refers to the influence or impact that a person or thing leaves.
His mark in the community was very significant.
Su huella en la comunidad fue muy significativa.
Imprint of a foot, an animal, or an object on the ground.
We found deer tracks in the forest.
Encontramos huellas de ciervo en el bosque.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vulga' which means mark or trace.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leave a mark
To impact or have a lasting influence on someone or something.
dejar huella
digital footprint
Electronic trace or personal information stored in computer systems.
huella digital
follow the trail
To look for clues or hints of something.
seguir la huella

Related Words

imprint
Mark left by an object when pressing on a surface.
impronta
trace
Sequence of signs or marks indicating the passage of someone or something.
rastro
mark
Sign indicating the ownership of an object or its origin.
marca

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to a significant consequence of an event.
That party left a mark on all who attended.
Esa fiesta dejó huella en todos los que asistieron.
Referring to a gesture or action that marks someone emotionally.
The conversation we had left an impression on me.
La conversación que tuvimos me dejó una huella.