Trazas (en. Traces)
/ˈtɾaθas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Marks or signs that indicate the passage or movement of someone or something.
The traces of the animals in the snow were evident.
Las trazas de los animales en la nieve eran evidentes.
Sketches or preliminary drawings made before a final work.
The artist made several traces before starting the final painting.
El artista hizo varias trazas antes de comenzar la pintura final.
Indicative of an action or an event that occurred.
The traces of the party could still be seen in the garden.
Las trazas de la fiesta aún se podían ver en el jardín.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'tractus', which means the action of dragging.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leave no traces
To leave no evidence or proof of something.
no dejar trazas
traces of a plan
Visible indications that reveal the existence of a previous plan.
trazas de un plan
follow the traces
To continue in the direction marked by the footprints.
seguir las trazas
Related Words
stroke
Line or mark that highlights something.
trazo
to trace
To mark or draw lines.
trazar
trail
A footprint or sign that remains of something.
rastro
Slang Meanings
Distinctive style or character of a person.
That guitarist has traces of a great musician.
Ese guitarrista tiene trazas de un gran músico.
Trace or hint of something clandestine.
He was looking for traces of his old band.
Estaba buscando trazas de su antigua banda.