No. 2,713 in Spanish
huellas
"Traces," "footprints," or "marks."
In a sentence
Las huellas en la arena desaparecen con las olas del mar.
The footprints in the sand vanish with the sea waves.
Here, 'huellas' refers to physical footprints, specifically on a sandy beach.
Las decisiones del gobierno han dejado huellas en la vida de las personas.
The government's decisions have left marks on people's lives.
In this sentence, 'huellas' is used metaphorically to denote a lasting impression or impact.
La policía encontró huellas que ayudaron a resolver el caso.
The police found traces that helped solve the case.
The word 'huellas' here refers to evidential traces or signs aiding a criminal investigation.
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