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    Ardides (en. Tricks)

    /arˈðides/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Subtleties or traps used to deceive someone.
    The scams of the swindler deceived many people.
    Los ardides del estafador engañaron a muchas personas.
    Cunning maneuvers in the field of business or relationships.
    He used tricks to get a better business deal.
    Utilizó ardides para conseguir un mejor trato comercial.
    Elaborate artifices or deceptions.
    The tricks in the movie's plot kept the audience intrigued.
    Los ardides en la trama de la película mantuvieron al público intrigado.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'arditum', which means 'artifice' or 'trick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tricks of fate
    Unexpected situations that seem to be manipulated by fate.
    ardides del destino
    to fall into the tricks
    To be a victim of a scam or deception.
    caer en los ardides
    to use tricks
    To employ tricks or deceit to obtain something.
    usar ardides

    Related Words

    strategy
    Plan or method to achieve a goal.
    estrategia
    deception
    Technique of making someone believe in something that is not true.
    engaño
    artifice
    Trick or mechanism used to deceive or surprise.
    artificio

    Slang Meanings

    Clever trap.
    That was a very clever trick to get out of the situation.
    Ese fue un ardid muy astuto para salir de la situación.
    Deceptive game.
    The game became a total trick among friends.
    La partida se volvió un ardid total entre amigos.