tracker

• Persona que sigue o busca a alguien o algo, como presas, animales u otros objetivos, observando rastros, huellas o señales. También puede referirse a un dispositivo o programa que registra y monitorea la ubicación o actividad de algo o alguien.

A noun referring to a person who follows or searches for game, animals, or other targets by observing their tracks and signs.

1. Hunter or PursuerB2formal

   A person who follows the trail of animals or people, often for hunting or search purposes.

   Rastreador (cazador o perseguidor)

   • The tracker led the hunting party through the dense forest.
   • Experienced trackers can identify animal footprints easily.
   • The police hired a tracker to find the missing hiker.

   Sinónimosbloodhoundchaserhunterprowlerpursuerstalkertrailblazer

2. Monitoring DeviceB1informal

   A device or software used to monitor the location, movement, or activity of something.

   dispositivo de seguimiento

   • He installed a GPS tracker in his car for security.
   • The fitness tracker records your daily steps and heart rate.
   • The company uses a time tracker to monitor employee hours.

   Sinónimosbeaconbuglocatormonitorsensortagtracer