How to Say "fingerprints" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fingerprints” is “huellas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las huellas en la arena demuestran que alguien caminó por aquí.
The footprints in the sand show that someone walked here.
El detective encontró huellas dactilares en el vaso.
The detective found fingerprints on the glass.
Las huellas de las ruedas son muy profundas en el barro.
The tire tracks are very deep in the mud.
Always Plural for Physical Evidence
Even if you are talking about the mark left by just one foot, Spanish usually prefers the plural form 'huellas' when referring to tracks or prints.
Sounding the 'H'
Mistake: “Hoo-eh-yahss”
Correction: Remember that the 'h' in Spanish is silent. Pronounce it starting with the 'u' sound: WEY-yahss.
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