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huella

footprint

noun OOEH-yah Less Common

Also means

trace

Usage Note

Huella is used for a physical print (a footprint, fingerprint — huella dactilar) and for a lasting mark or influence (dejar huella, 'to leave a mark'). The environmental phrase huella de carbono ('carbon footprint') is widely used in Spanish media. The initial h is silent.

Examples

"El perro dejó sus huellas en la arena."

Natural Translation

The dog left its footprints in the sand.

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