Noun (feminine plural)
/maniˈoβɾas/
"Maniobras" refers to deliberate actions taken to achieve a specific goal, often in a physical or strategic context. In the polytechnical domain, it can pertain to operations involving equipment, machinery, or even strategic management tasks. The word is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts in Spanish, particularly in technical manuals, reports, and instructions.
The necessary maneuvers for assembling the robot are complex.
El ingeniero explicó las maniobras que se debían seguir durante la prueba de la máquina.
The engineer explained the maneuvers that had to be followed during the machine test.
Durante la simulación, los estudiantes realizaron varias maniobras de emergencia.
"Maniobras" can also be part of various idiomatic expressions where it conveys tactical or strategic actions, often in a more metaphorical sense.
To make maneuvers to get out of a problem.
Las maniobras de marketing son clave para el éxito de la empresa.
The marketing maneuvers are key to the success of the company.
A veces, las maniobras políticas pueden ser más efectivas que las decisiones tomadas en la mesa de negociaciones.
Sometimes, political maneuvers can be more effective than decisions made at the negotiation table.
No le gusta hacer maniobras para ganar ventaja; prefiere la transparencia.
He doesn’t like to make maneuvers to gain an advantage; he prefers transparency.
Las maniobras de la oposición no afectarán nuestro plan.
The word "maniobra" comes from the Latin "manipula," which relates to a "handful" or "band," stemming from "manus," meaning "hand." The evolution signifies manual or hand-related actions that have expanded to include strategic movements and operations.