Trazó (en. Streak)

/ˈtɾa.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Line or mark made when tracing.
The stroke on the paper was very precise.
El trazó en el papel fue muy preciso.
Drawing or sketch that represents an idea.
The artist presented his stroke as part of the project.
El artista presentó su trazó como parte del proyecto.
Form or style of writing.
His stroke is very elegant.
Su trazó es muy elegante.

Etymology

From the verb 'trazar', which comes from the Latin 'tractiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sure stroke
A stroke that is made with confidence and precision.
trazo seguro
free stroke
A stroke that is made without restrictions, freely.
trazo libre
precise stroke
A stroke that is executed with accuracy.
trazo preciso

Related Words

to trace
To make lines or marks on a surface.
trazar
drawing
Graphic representation using lines.
dibujo
sketch
Drawing or initial representation of something.
esbozo

Slang Meanings

To trace something quickly without details.
I developed that idea with a quick stroke.
Esa idea la desarrollé con un trazó rápido.
Informal or crude drawing.
I made a stroke on the napkin during dinner.
Hice un trazó en la servilleta durante la cena.