Rastreamos (en. We track)
/ras.tɾe.a.mos/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To follow the trail of something or someone to locate it.
We tracked the phone signal to find it.
Rastreamos la señal del teléfono para encontrarlo.
To identify the origin of something by tracking its trajectory.
We tracked the origin of the information to verify its truthfulness.
Rastreamos el origen de la información para verificar su veracidad.
To follow the course of a process or activity.
We tracked the project's progress to ensure everything is in order.
Rastreamos los avances del proyecto para asegurarnos de que todo está en orden.
Etymology
From the verb 'rastrear', which comes from the Latin 'rastrum', meaning 'rake' or 'hoe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
track traces
To follow the clues left by someone.
rastrear huellas
maintain tracking
To continue locating or tracking an object or person.
mantener el rastreo
Related Words
tracking
Action of following the trail of something or someone.
rastreo
trail
Sign or mark left by an object or person when passing by.
rastro
to track
To perform the action of tracking, following the trail of something.
rastrear
Slang Meanings
To track on social media to gather information.
I was tracking his Instagram profile to know about his life.
Estaba rastreando su perfil de Instagram para saber de su vida.
To closely follow someone in a context of friendly espionage.
I tracked my friend on his trip via WhatsApp.
Rastreé a mi amigo en su viaje por WhatsApp.