la pista

the track; the runway; the clue or lead

→ il
phrase Rare #29,026
the track; the runway; the clue or lead Depending on context, pista can mean a track or runway for racing, skiing, or aircraft, or a clue or lead. In the example, la pista means “the clue” or “the lead.”
IT: Le ha fornito la pista per arrivare a Daniel Garrido.
EN: He or she provided her with the clue to get to Daniel Garrido.

La pista è dell'Onda.

The track belongs to Onda.

— L'onda (2008)

Hanno la pista vicino alla fabbrica.

They have the track near the factory.

— Si alza il vento (2013)

Sta per finire la pista.

The runway is about to end.

— I guardiani del giorno (2006)

La pista può aspettare.

The track can wait.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

La pista è la tre.

The track is number three.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Sgombrate la pista.

Clear the track.

— Vite vendute (1953)

Le ha fornito la pista per arrivare a Daniel Garrido.

He gave her the lead to get to Daniel Garrido.

— Contrattempo (2017)

Usate la pista due.

Use runway two.

— I guardiani del giorno (2006)