Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
trazar
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾaˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdraw
Example
Por favor, traza una línea aquí.
Please draw a line here.
More examples
Antes de salir, debemos trazar una ruta clara.
Before leaving, we should plot a clear route.
Core concept
Sketching the outline of a shape or the course of a path on paper or a map.
Common phrases
trazar una línea
draw a line
trazar un plan
draw up a plan
trazar una ruta
plot a route
Similar words
señalar: Indicates position or direction by pointing, gesturing, or marking a line.
dibujar: Draws pictures or diagrams with pencil or pen, focusing on visual detail.
marcar: Marks locations or boundaries with signs or lines so they are clearly identified.
planear: Plans the steps or method to achieve a specific goal.
Definition in Spanish
Marcar con una línea el contorno o la dirección de algo; también señalar o diseñar de manera general un proyecto, ruta o esquema.
Word origin
From Latin trahere 'to pull', which produced Spanish trazo 'stroke' and the verb trazar meaning to draw or outline by 'pulling' a line.
Usage tips
- Contrast trazar and dibujar: dibujar suits artistic drawing, while trazar emphasizes the outline, route, or scheme and commonly appears with línea, ruta, plan, or esquema.
Other meanings
- traceverb
- planverb
Opposites
- borrareraseverb
- improvisarimproviseverb