la pista

the track

Example Sentence

La pista esta mojada, asi que caminamos despacio.

The track is wet, so we walk slowly.

Meaning

La pista means a track (running track) or a sports surface, depending on the venue. In a community sports center, it often refers to the running track or a designated lane area.

Common Phrases

  • la pista de atletismo — the running track
  • la pista está mojada — the track is wet

Example

La pista está mojada, así que caminamos despacio.

The track is wet, so we walk slowly.

Common Mistake

Missing accents in common words: está and así are often written as esta and asi.