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atajo.

a shortcut, cutoff (a path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths)

5 characters3 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

noun/aˈtaxo/[aˈt̪a.xo]
  1. a shortcut, cutoff (a path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths)

    masculine
  2. a shortcut (a method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps)

    masculine
  3. a shortcut, keyboard shortcut, hotkey (a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation)

    masculine
  4. a bunch of (something bad), a load of

    derogatory · masculine
    Esos tipos son solo un atajo de delincuentes.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Spanish a- Spanish tajar Spanish atajardeverb. Spanish atajo Deverbal from atajar.

verb/aˈtaxo/[aˈt̪a.xo]
  1. first-person singular present indicative of atajar

    first-person · form-of · indicative · present · singular
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