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Spanish
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Deverbal from atajar.
Noun
atajo m (plural atajos)
- shortcut, cutoff (a path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths)
- Synonyms: (Aragon) alcorce, (Puerto Rico) atrecho
- shortcut (a method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps)
- Synonym: simplificación
- (computing) shortcut, keyboard shortcut, hotkey (a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation)
- Synonym: atajo de teclado
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Verb
atajo
- first-person singular present indicative of atajar
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