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    Maniobra (en. Maneuver)

    /ma.ni.'o.βɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement or action taken to achieve an objective.
    The maneuver of the ship was precise to avoid collision.
    La maniobra del barco fue precisa para evitar la colisión.
    Tactic used to obtain something.
    He used a clever maneuver to win the match.
    Utilizó una maniobra astuta para ganar la partida.
    Action performed with a vehicle to change direction.
    The maneuver to park was complicated due to the limited space.
    La maniobra para aparcar fue complicada debido al poco espacio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'manu operare', meaning 'to work with the hands'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make maneuvers
    To perform actions skillfully to overcome an obstacle.
    hacer maniobras
    Political maneuver
    Strategy used in the political sphere to achieve a goal.
    maniobra política

    Related Words

    Maneuverer
    A person who performs maneuvers, especially in vehicle handling.
    maniobrista
    To maneuver
    To perform movements with a vehicle or in a strategic context.
    maniobrar

    Slang Meanings

    Surprise move or strategy.
    That was a very clever maneuver to get out of the situation.
    Esa fue una maniobra muy astuta para salir de la situación.
    Trick or ruse.
    He always has a maneuver to get ahead in business.
    Siempre tiene una maniobra para salir adelante en los negocios.