pistas
/pistas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for hints, meaning clues that help someone guess or solve something, is pistas.
pistas are clues in a game, a riddle, a quiz or a mystery. The same word is used for clues left at a crime scene.
How does it change in a sentence?
pistas is plural. The singular is pista, a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
pistas is pronounced /pistas/.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, pista can refer to a 'trail' left by an animal. This originates from the physical path an animal leaves for a hunter to follow.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a 'pista de baile' is the standard term for a dance floor.
- If you are listening to music, the word pista can also refer to a 'track' on a digital album or a single song.
Examples in context
- El culpable dejó pistas por todas partes.The guilty left hints everywhere.Here pistas are clues the guilty person left behind.Tatoeba #1624783 by marcelostockle, translation #1624872 by marcelostockle
- Si es posible, me gustaría recibir algunas pistas.I'd like to get some hints, if possible.algunas pistas means some hints.Tatoeba #1404414 by hayastan, translation #1404450 by marcelostockle
- Voy a darte dos pistas.I'm going to give you two hints.darte dos pistas means to give you two hints.Tatoeba #1332762 by El_mas_capo, translation #1332764 by AMIKEMA
Example conversation
Javier and María are playing a guessing game.
- JavierNo puedo adivinarlo, ¿me das algunas pistas?I can't guess it, can you give me some hints?
- MaríaEstá bien, Javier. Es un animal pequeño.Alright, Javier. It is a small animal.
- JavierSigo sin saber, necesito más pistas.I still don't know, I need more hints.
- MaríaTiene orejas largas y come zanahorias.It has long ears and eats carrots.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
