Trazado (en. Layout)
/tɾaˈsado/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Distribution or established shape of an object or area.
The layout of the new park was approved by the municipality.
El trazado del nuevo parque fue aprobado por la municipalidad.
Graphic representation of a route or path.
The route of the road was modified to avoid the flood-prone area.
El trazado de la carretera fue modificado para evitar el área inundable.
Sketch or preliminary outline of a project.
The architect presented the initial layout of the building.
El arquitecto presentó el trazado inicial de la edificación.
Etymology
It derives from the participle of the verb 'trazar', which comes from the Latin 'tractiare', meaning 'to pull or drag'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hand-drawn
Drawing or design made by hand.
trazado a mano
line tracing
Graphic representation of a line on a plane.
trazado de línea
land mapping
Study and delineation of a geographic area.
trazado del terreno
Related Words
to trace
Verb meaning to draw or outline something.
trazar
design
Process of creating a plan or blueprint for an object or system.
diseño
map
Graphic representation of a geographic space.
mapa
Slang Meanings
To create a plan or management informally.
Let's make a plan for the weekend with friends.
Vamos a hacer un trazado para el fin de semana con los amigos.
To make a quick or provisional design.
I just made a rough outline of the idea, then I'll perfect it.
Solo hice un trazado de la idea, luego lo perfeccionaré.