How to Say "Trace" in Italian

traccia

/ˈtrat.t͡ʃa/

The Italian word for trace is traccia.

In investigative contexts, it specifically refers to a piece of evidence or a clue used to follow a trail.

Meaning: to follow the trail of (verb)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of traccia is tracce.

The pronunciation is /ˈtrat.tʃa/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.

The phrase senza lasciare traccia is a common idiomatic expression meaning 'without leaving a trace' or 'without a trace'.

The word traccia is used in Italian schools to describe the specific writing prompt or topic given to students during a national exam.
The verb tracciare comes from a word meaning 'to draw' or 'to sketch', which is why an artist's outline is often called a traccia.
The phrase perdere la traccia is used not only for losing a physical trail but also for losing the thread of a conversation or a complex thought.

C'è una traccia sul tavolo.
There is a trace on the table.
This example shows how to use traccia to describe a mark on an object.
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Tom scomparve senza lasciare traccia.
Tom disappeared without a trace.
This example uses the idiom senza lasciare traccia to describe someone disappearing.
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Un attimo prima era lì e un attimo dopo era sparito senza lasciare traccia.
One moment he was there, and the next, he vanished without a trace.
This example demonstrates the use of the idiom senza lasciare traccia in a descriptive sentence.
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Ho trovato una traccia dell'incidente.
I found a trace of the accident.
La traccia del reato è stata cancellata.
The trace of the crime was erased.
Lasciò un segno indelebile nel cuore degli italiani.
He left an indelible trace in the hearts of Italians.
Non c'è alcun segno di improvvisazione nel suo discorso.
There is no trace of improvisation in his speech.
I detective stanno cercando tracce del rapimento.
The detectives are searching for traces of the kidnapping.
Questa macchia di sangue potrebbe essere una preziosa traccia.
This bloodstain could be a valuable clue.
È rimasta una traccia indelebile nella sua memoria.
A lasting trace remained in his memory.
Non vi è alcuna traccia che conduca a una soluzione.
There is no trace leading to a solution.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Two hikers are looking for a path in the woods.

Sofia

Segui la traccia per arrivare al rifugio.
Follow the trail to get to the mountain hut.
Matteo

Non vedo più la traccia tra gli alberi.
I can no longer see the trail among the trees.
Sofia

Guarda, c'è una traccia fresca nel fango.
Look, there is a fresh trail in the mud.
Matteo

Hai ragione, la traccia va verso nord.
You are right, the trail goes north.

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