A trace can be a vestige, a clue or a footprint.
Rastro is a term from the word rastrum . The concept, which has several uses, is usually used to give a name to the trace , track or vestige left by something or someone.
For example: "The dog followed the girl's trail for hours until he found the place where she was kidnapped," "I'm worried: there are no traces of Alejandro anywhere," "If you're going to eat cake, try not to leave traces." That's how mom doesn't find out."
Rastro, on the other hand, can be used as a synonym for rake , a tool used to collect various elements that can be found on the ground: leaves, flowers, straw, etc.
The trail as a brand
The trace can be both a physical and a symbolic mark . If a subject walks through mud and then enters a house , it is likely that he or she will leave footprints on the floor of the house. It can be said, therefore, that he has left a trace.
A man who, in his youth, was part of the army and then dedicated himself to other tasks, may show in his way of thinking or in his behavior various characteristics typical of the military field. In this case, someone could claim that there are traces of the past in the army in this person's manner.
As a market, all kinds of objects can be found in a flea market.
A market or fair
A flea market can also be a market or fair that, on certain days, operates in a public space so that attendees can purchase products at low prices. One of the best known is the Madrid Rastro , which can be visited on Sundays and public holidays in the morning in the Spanish capital.
El Rastro de Madrid initially only offered second-hand products , something that has changed over the years. Its origin dates back to the mid- 18th century , when some merchants began to meet in an area of the Lavapiés neighborhood to sell used items, often clandestinely .
Currently, it is a key point of Spanish tourism , with fame throughout the world and with a number of sales stalls that exceeds 3,500. Some of the flea markets that compete in popularity throughout the European continent are: Portobello in London ; The Charms in Barcelona ; Porta Portese in Rome ; and Waterlooplein in Amsterdam .
Characteristics of a trail
A flea market can be understood as a traveling market that is usually set up and operates outdoors with different frequencies , depending on the interests of its organizers. Other names that this type of store receives are open-air market, flea market, flea market, flea fair, free fair and bazaar , each with its own particular nuances.
Generally, the traveling market is located in places that the local council has given to its organizers, or in public areas; Squares, abundant in Spanish cities, are one of the favorite places.
Regarding its structure, it is usually metal and covered by a canvas that protects the products and the sellers from inclement weather. Normally, inside the store there is a board that acts as a counter, on which the products are displayed, although these can also be placed directly on the floor, on blankets or baskets, for example, depending on each case.
The products sold at a flea market are very varied: possibilities include food, household items, clothing, decorations, flowers and plants . It is important to note that sellers must request a license from the city council to carry out their activity in accordance with the requirements of the law, that is, paying the relevant fee while respecting the position assigned to them, without exceptions.