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    Pista (en. Clue)

    /'pista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A hint or sign that guides in solving a puzzle.
    The detective found a clue that led her to the culprit.
    La detective encontró una pista que la llevó al culpable.
    A path prepared for the use of vehicles or sports.
    The airport's runway is very wide.
    La pista de aterrizaje del aeropuerto es muy amplia.
    A section of a game or contest.
    In the game, each clue presented a new challenge.
    En el juego, cada pista daba un nuevo desafío.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pista', which means trace or mark.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the right track
    To be on the right direction to solve something.
    estar en la pista
    to give a clue
    To provide an indication or suggestion.
    dar una pista
    to pick up clues
    To gather hints or data that assist in an investigation.
    tomar pistas

    Related Words

    hint
    Something that presents itself as a sign of something.
    indicio
    signal
    A sign that indicates something.
    señal
    marker
    An object that indicates a position.
    marcador

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware of something.
    He has a clue about everything that happens in the group.
    Él tiene la pista de todo lo que pasa en el grupo.
    To suspect something.
    I have a clue that something is not right.
    Tengo la pista de que algo no anda bien.