Meaning
trace
- trace, sign, mark
- track, footprint
- track (audio, recording)
- outline, essay prompt
In a sentence
Non c'è nessuna traccia delle mie chiavi qui.
There’s no trace of my keys here.
Hai visto la traccia del compito di oggi?
Did you see today’s assignment prompt?
Ho seguito le tracce del cane nel parco.
I followed the dog's tracks in the park.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| traccia | feminine · singular |
| tracce | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use traccia for a clue, footprint, or sign left behind; indizio is a clue in reasoning, not a physical or visible mark.
- For music or exams, traccia often means a track or prompt. In school, la traccia is the essay prompt or instructions.
- Don’t confuse traccia with percorso or binario: traccia can mean a route or track, but often more abstractly or technically.