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pista

track

noun PEES-tah Less Common

Also means

clue

Usage Note

Pista is a versatile word: a running track (pista de atletismo), a dance floor (pista de baile), a ski slope (pista de esquí), an airport runway (pista de aterrizaje), or a clue in an investigation. The phrase dar una pista means 'to give a hint.' Its wide range of meanings makes context essential.

Examples

"El detective encontró una pista importante."

Natural Translation

The detective found an important clue.

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