noun, masculine/aˈtaxo/plural: atajos
a shortcut, cutoff (a path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths); a shortcut (a method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps); a shortcut, keyboard shortcut, hotkey (a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation); a bunch of (something bad), a load of
“Esos tipos son solo un atajo de delincuentes.” — Those guys are just a bunch of criminals.
Synonyms: alcorce, atrecho, simplificación, atajo de teclado
Etymology tree Spanish a- Spanish tajar Spanish atajardeverb. Spanish atajo Deverbal from atajar.