Truco (en. Trick)

/ˈtɾu.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A deceptive method or technique used to achieve a goal.
The magician used a trick to impress the audience.
El mago utilizó un truco para impresionar al público.
A game or activity that involves cunning.
The trick of the game is to guess the chosen card.
El truco del juego consiste en adivinar la carta elegida.
A clever piece of advice or recommendation.
He gave me a trick to improve my drawing technique.
Me dio un truco para mejorar mi técnica de dibujo.

Etymology

From the French 'truc', which means 'trick' or 'artifice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To perform a trick
To perform a surprising or clever action.
hacer un truco
Magic trick
An act of illusionism designed to impress.
truco de magia
To know a trick
To have knowledge of an unusual or ingenious method.
saber un truco

Related Words

Illusion
Deceptive perception of reality.
ilusión
Game
Recreational or entertainment activity.
juego
Cunning
Ability to act with ingenuity and discretion.
astucia

Slang Meanings

Trick to gain benefits.
That trick is known in the neighborhood to earn some extra money.
Ese truco es conocido en el barrio para ganar un dinero extra.
Special technique or skill in something.
That is the trick I use to fix cars quickly.
Ese es el truco que uso para arreglar coches rápidamente.