Maniobras (en. Maneuvers)

/manjoˈβɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of actions carried out for a specific purpose, which can be physical or strategic.

Military maneuvers are planned in great detail.

Las maniobras militares se planifican con mucho detalle.

Movements made in a vehicle to avoid obstacles or change direction.

Parking maneuvers can be complicated.

Las maniobras de aparcamiento pueden ser complicadas.

Interventions or measures adopted in risky or complex situations.

The emergency maneuvers were effective.

Las maniobras de emergencia fueron efectivas.

From the French 'manœuvre', which means movement or action.

diversionary maneuvers

Strategies used to confuse or divert attention.

maniobras de distracción

to carry out maneuvers

To perform actions with a specific objective, generally in complex situations.

hacer maniobras

tactical maneuvers

Planned movements in a strategic context, such as military.

maniobras tácticas

to maneuver

To perform maneuvers or actions with a purpose.

maniobrar

strategy

A plan or scheme to achieve a goal.

estrategia

movement

The action of moving something or relocating from one place to another.

movimiento

Tricks or strategies used in a colloquial context.

He always has maneuvers to get out of trouble.

Siempre tiene maniobras para salir de problemas.

Moves or tricks in a game or competition.

His maneuvers in the game led him to victory.

Sus maniobras en el juego lo llevaron a la victoria.