Sustantivo (noun)
/maniˈoβɾa/
"Maniobra" refers to a series of coordinated movements or actions, often performed for a specific purpose. It is commonly used in various contexts including military, medical, psychological, and sports-related fields. The term can describe physical movements or strategic actions.
In Spanish, "maniobra" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, although it may appear more often in specialized terminology related to medical or military fields.
The maneuver we used for the procedure was successful.
El capitán ordenó una maniobra para evitar la colisión.
The captain ordered a maneuver to avoid the collision.
Aprendí una maniobra nueva en la clase de yoga.
The word "maniobra" is indeed used in various idiomatic expressions. Here are a few examples:
(I made a false maneuver by trying to convince him to change his mind.)
Maniobra de distracción
(The distraction maneuver allowed the thief to escape undetected.)
Maniobras políticas
El término "maniobra" proviene del francés "manoeuvre," que a su vez se origina del latín clásico "manu operare," que significa "trabajar con las manos." Este término ha evolucionado en el uso para abarcar una variedad de significados relacionados con movimientos y estrategias.
Sinónimos: - Movimiento - Estrategia - Operación
Antónimos: - Inacción - Estancamiento - Desorganización