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“maneuver” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈnjoβɾa/

Example

Necesitas una maniobra cuidadosa para aparcar.

You need a careful maneuver to park.

Illustration for maniobra (maneuver)

How to say “maneuver” in Spanish

“Maneuver” in Spanish is maniobra.

Planned tactical action intended to achieve a goal.

Full entry for maniobra: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with maniobra

El conductor hizo una maniobra evasiva para evitar el accidente.

The driver made an evasive maneuver to avoid the accident.

Tips for using maniobra

  • Common collocations are hacer una maniobra and maniobra política, and the noun is feminine (la maniobra) so watch articles and adjectives.

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