shortcut

• Sustantivo que designa una ruta o un método más corto o más directo que el habitual, a menudo utilizado para ahorrar tiempo o esfuerzo. También puede referirse a un acceso directo en informática.

A noun referring to a route or method that is shorter or more direct than the usual one, often used to save time or effort.

1. Shorter routeA2formal

   A path or route that is shorter than the usual or main one, allowing one to reach a destination more quickly.

   Atajo (ruta más corta)

   • We took a shortcut through the park to get home faster.
   • The driver knew a shortcut that avoided the traffic jam.
   • Finding a shortcut through the woods saved us ten minutes.

   Sinónimosbypasscutoff

2. Time-saving methodB1informal

   A method or procedure that saves time or effort compared to the standard way of doing something.

   Atajo

   • Using a keyboard shortcut can speed up your work.
   • He tried to find a shortcut to learning Spanish quickly.
   • There is no real shortcut to mastering a skill; practice is essential.

   Sinónimosexpedientfast track

   Antónimosdetourroundabout