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rastro

[ˈʁas.tɾu]
nounmasculinepl: rastros
trace, track, trail
1. A mark or sign left behind by someone or something that has passed
The detective followed the rastro of footprints in the sand.
O detetive seguiu o rastro de pegadas na areia.
2. A vestige or remnant of something
There was no rastro of evidence left at the crime scene.
Não havia rastro de evidência deixado na cena do crime.
3. A flea market or second-hand market (El Rastro in Madrid context)
They went to the rastro to find vintage items.
Eles foram ao rastro para encontrar itens vintage.
4. A trail or path, especially one used by animals or hunters
The hunters lost the rastro of the deer in the forest.
Os caçadores perderam o rastro do veado na floresta.
Synonyms
vestígiomarcapegadatrilhasinal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rastro
Standard usage for trace or track
Portugal
rastro/vestigio
Both terms commonly used
Spain
rastro
Especially used for the famous flea market in Madrid

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder o rastro
seguir o rastro
deixar rastro
sem rastro (without a trace)
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