Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
reguero
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈɣeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nountrail
Example
La policía encontró un reguero de sangre en el pasillo.
The police found a trail of blood in the hallway.
More examples
Había un reguero de migas desde la cocina hasta la mesa.
There was a trail of crumbs from the kitchen to the table.
Core concept
A streak of small particles or droplets that marks where something has passed.
Common phrases
reguero de sangre
trail of blood
reguero de migas
trail of crumbs
reguero de aceite
trail of oil
Similar words
rastro: Trace marking where someone or something passes.
huella: Distinct imprint or mark indicating a foot or solid object's contact with a surface.
traza: Faint line or slight remnant indicating a barely visible shape or outline.
mancha: Visible spot or blot of a substance that soils or stains a surface.
Definition in Spanish
Señal o huella en forma de línea causada por restos como migas, gotas o manchas, que indica el recorrido o el origen del material.
Word origin
Derived from regar 'to scatter or water' with the suffix -ero indicating the produced collection, it denotes a streak formed by successive drops or particles.
Usage tips
- More specific than rastro, reguero points to scattered fragments that form a linear trail and frequently collocates with food, ink, or liquid stains.