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pauta

guideline

noun POW-tah Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

pattern

Usage Note

Pauta refers to a guideline, norm, or pattern that guides behavior or sets a standard. Marcar la pauta means 'to set the standard' or 'to set the tone', and is a very common journalistic phrase. In music it can also refer to a ruled staff or score sheet.

Examples

"El gobierno estableció nuevas pautas sanitarias."

Natural Translation

The government established new health guidelines.

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