Huellas (en. Traces)
/ˈwe.jas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Marks or signs left by feet on the ground or in the snow.
We found animal footprints on the trail.
Encontramos huellas de animales en el sendero.
Trails that indicate the presence of someone or something.
The footprints in the sand led us to the cave.
Las huellas en la arena nos llevaron a la cueva.
Impressions or marks left by an object.
The marks from the tools were visible on the wood.
Las huellas de las herramientas eran visibles en la madera.
Etymology
From the Latin 'vestigium', meaning trace or sign.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To leave footprints
It means to profoundly influence someone or something.
dejar huellas
Footprints of the past
Refers to marks or memories left by previous events.
huellas del pasado
To follow the footprints
It means to continue a path or follow a trace.
seguir las huellas
Related Words
Step
Movement or action of advancing.
paso
Imprint
Mark left by an object or living being.
impronta
Trace
Footprint or sign indicating the presence of something.
rastro
Slang Meanings
Footprints of fame
He is following the footprints of fame left by his father.
Está siguiendo las huellas de fama que dejó su padre.
Style footprint
His way of dressing leaves style footprints in current fashion.
Su forma de vestir deja huellas de estilo en la moda actual.