Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Astucias (en. Tricks)

    /asˈtu.sjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ability to find ingenious solutions in difficult situations.
    He used his astucias to get out of the problem.
    Usó sus astucias para salir del problema.
    Trick or ruse used to deceive.
    Some of his astucias were very ingenious.
    Algunas de sus astucias fueron muy ingeniosas.
    Subtlety or insight in handling situations.
    Astucia is key in the business world.
    La astucia es clave en el mundo de los negocios.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'astutia', which means 'skill' or 'ingenuity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make use of astucias
    To employ skills to solve a problem.
    hacer uso de las astucias
    the astucias of life
    The tricks we learn throughout life.
    las astucias de la vida
    with astucia
    With intelligence and skill to deceive or resolve.
    con astucia

    Related Words

    astute
    Someone who has astucia; intelligent at deceiving.
    astuto
    ruse
    Trick or deception to obtain something.
    artimaña
    ingenuity
    Ability to create or solve problems in an original way.
    ingenio

    Slang Meanings

    Trickery
    That trickery was nothing more than one of his astucias.
    Esa pillaría no era más que una de sus astucias.
    Trap
    He always finds the perfect trap with his astucias.
    Siempre encuentra la trampa perfecta con sus astucias.