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to trace
01
localizar
to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence
Transitive: to trace sb/sth
Ejemplos
The detectives traced the stolen artwork to an underground art market.
Los detectives rastrearon la obra de arte robada hasta un mercado de arte clandestino.
The archaeologist frequently traces ancient civilizations through the study of artifacts.
El arqueólogo rastrea frecuentemente civilizaciones antiguas a través del estudio de artefactos.
02
calcar, reproducir
to carefully copy or reproduce a design or image by following its lines or contours onto another surface, typically using transparent sheet
Transitive: to trace a drawing or design
Ejemplos
She traced the drawing onto a new piece of paper using a pencil.
Ella trazó el dibujo en una nueva hoja de papel usando un lápiz.
She used a transparent sheet to trace the design for her project.
Ella usó una hoja transparente para trazar el diseño de su proyecto.
03
rastrear, seguir la pista
to find someone or something by searching for them
Transitive: to trace sb/sth
Ejemplos
The detective traced the missing person after weeks of searching.
El detective rastreó a la persona desaparecida después de semanas de búsqueda.
After a long search, he traced his childhood friend online.
Después de una larga búsqueda, rastreó a su amigo de la infancia en línea.
04
trazar, dibujar
to draw a line or pattern using your finger or toe
Transitive: to trace a shape or pattern
Ejemplos
She traced a heart on the foggy window with her finger.
Ella trazó un corazón en la ventana empañada con su dedo.
He traced the shape of the letter with his toe in the sand.
Él trazó la forma de la letra con su dedo del pie en la arena.
05
seguir, rastrear
to follow a specific path or route
Transitive: to trace a path
Ejemplos
The hikers traced the mountain trail to the summit.
Los excursionistas siguieron el sendero de la montaña hasta la cima.
We decided to trace the old road through the forest.
Decidimos seguir el viejo camino a través del bosque.
06
rastrear, seguir
to research or follow the history or development of something
Transitive: to trace history or origins of something
Ejemplos
The historian traced the origins of the ancient civilization.
El historiador rastreó los orígenes de la antigua civilización.
She traced the development of the technology over the last century.
Ella rastreó el desarrollo de la tecnología durante el último siglo.
Trace
01
huella, rastro
an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something
02
rastro, huella
a just detectable amount
03
calco, dibujo calcado
a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image
04
barra de tiro, lanza
either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree
05
rastro, indicio
a suggestion of some quality
06
huella, rastro
a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle
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