Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pegada

noun
/peɡˈadɐ/
Definition
A trace or mark left by a foot, or an impression made by something that has been stepped on.
Examples
  • As I walked along the beach, I noticed my pegada in the sand.
  • Keep an eye out for animal pegadas while on the trail.
  • The artist used chalk to create a pegada on the pavement as part of the installation.
Meaning
The footprint or impression that is left on a surface when someone or something steps on it.
Synonyms
  • footprint
  • trace
  • impression