Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
truco
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɾuko/
Meaning
- masculine nountip
Example
Te doy un truco para cortar la cebolla.
I'll give you a tip for cutting an onion.
More examples
En la calle vi un truco de magia que sorprendió a todos.
On the street I saw a magic trick that surprised everyone.
Core concept
A small practical hack that solves a specific problem.
Common phrases
truco de magia
magic trick
truco para ahorrar tiempo
time-saving tip
Similar words
consejo: Useful practical advice intended to help with actions or decisions.
sugerencia: Polite proposal or idea offered for consideration.
atajo: Shortcut technique or route that saves time and reduces effort.
método: Systematic step-by-step procedure for achieving a specific goal.
Definition in Spanish
Recurso pequeño y práctico o instrucción breve que mejora un resultado o resuelve un problema puntual.
Word origin
The Spanish truco comes from Italian trucco 'trick' and in Spanish covers short practical tips while also preserving senses of magic tricks or deception.
Usage tips
- When offering a tip, pair truco with para + infinitive to state what the tip is for and avoid leaving it vague.
Other meanings
- magic tricknoun
- tricknoun
Opposites
- honestidadhonestynoun
- transparenciatransparencynoun
Related words
- truqueromagiciannoun
- trucarrigverb