This is the 12920th most frequent Spanish word.
pauta
A guideline, standard, or pattern.
Here, 'pauta' refers to a guideline or rule.
La pauta a seguir está claramente definida en el manual.
The guideline to follow is clearly outlined in the manual.
In this sentence, 'pauta' signifies an example or standard set by someone.
Él marcó una pauta innovadora en el diseño gráfico.
He set a groundbreaking example in graphic design.
Here, 'pautas' are the set of rules or guidelines for a particular activity.