Trazaba (en. I traced)

/traˈθaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To draw or outline something.
She was tracing a map for her project.
Ella trazaba un mapa para su proyecto.
To plan or establish a strategy.
The architect was tracing the plans for the new house.
El arquitecto trazaba los planos de la nueva casa.
To mark lines or figures.
The artist was tracing his ideas in a notebook.
El artista trazaba sus ideas en un cuaderno.

Etymology

From Latin 'tractiare', which means to trace or draw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to draw up a plan
To elaborate a strategy.
trazar un plan
to trace the lines
To define the boundaries of something.
trazar las líneas
not to trace a good direction
Not having a good path or plan.
no trazar una buena dirección

Related Words

stroke
Act of tracing.
trazo
drawing
Graphic representation of something.
dibujo
planning
Elaboration of a plan.
planificación

Slang Meanings

To trace something quickly.
He was just tracing a sketch to avoid wasting time.
Sólo trazaba un boceto para no perder tiempo.
To trace a mystery.
Someone who was tracing the course of the drama in the series.
Alguien que trazaba el rumbo del drama en la serie.