Track in Spanish 🇪🇸

Synonyms

sendero (path), camino (way), carril (lane)

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Origin

Derived from Italian “pista” (track)

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Pronunciation

Pis-tah

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Memorization tip

In a race, you take off running on a track at the sound of a pistol

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pista info.

To remember the Spanish word “pista,” you might think of tracks made by pistons in an engine, both moving along a path or track. “Pista” can indeed refer to a physical track — such as one for running or racing cars.

Other words that mean the same thing include:
– Camino: pathway or road
– Carril: lane (e.g., in a swimming pool or highway)
– Sendero: trail (more commonly used for hiking paths)

Alternate meanings and uses:
– Clue or hint: “pista” can be used when referring to a tip or piece of information that helps to solve a mystery or puzzle.
– Dance floor: in informal contexts, “pista” is often used to refer to the area where people dance in a club or party.
– Airport runway: it describes the area where airplanes take off and land.

Examples of sentences using “pista” (in its various senses):
– Physical track: “El corredor dio cinco vueltas a la pista antes de cansarse.” (The runner did five laps around the track before getting tired.)
– Clue or hint: “La policía encontró una pista que podría llevar al arresto del ladrón.” (The police found a clue that could lead to the arrest of the thief.)
– Dance floor: “Todos se dirigieron a la pista para bailar cuando comenzó la música.” (Everyone headed to the dance floor to dance when the music started.)
– Airport runway: “El avión está esperando en la pista para despegar.” (The plane is waiting on the runway to take off.)

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