el rastro
-the trace
See the entry for rastro.

rastro

el rastro(
rrahs
-
troh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. trace
Después de procesar la muestra del rastro de sangre, sabremos si nos mientes.After processing the sample from the trace of blood, we'll know if you're lying.
b. sign
Los investigadores buscaban algún rastro que les indicaría dónde ir.The researchers were looking for some sign that would indicate where they should go.
c. scrap
Parece que te gustaron los tacos. No dejaste ni rastro.It looks like you liked the tacos. You didn't leave a scrap.
a. trail
La policía siguió su rastro hasta el hotel. Están esperando refuerzos antes de entrar.The police followed his trail to the hotel. They're waiting for backup before they go in.
3. (outdoor market)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. flea market
Cuando visites Madrid, no dejes de ir al rastro.When you visit Madrid, make sure you go to the flea market.
a. slaughterhouse
Solo vendemos la carne más fresca, recién traída del rastro.We sell only the freshest meat, just brought in from the slaughterhouse.
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