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"Maneras" is a form of "maneras", a plural noun which is often translated as "manners". "Trucos" is a form of "trucos", a plural noun which is often translated as "billiards". Learn more about the difference between "maneras" and "trucos" below.
las maneras(
mah
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neh
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rahs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (etiquette)
la manera
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
los trucos(
troo
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kohs
)el truco
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (deceit)
3. (skill)
4. (scheme)
a. trick
Convencieron a sus clientes de que era una buena inversión con un viejo truco.They convinced their clients that it was a good investment with the oldest trick in the book.
b. dodge
La práctica de solo aceptar efectivo era un truco para evitar pagar impuestos.The practice of only accepting cash was a dodge to avoid paying taxes.
5. (card games) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. truco
Cuando fui a Argentina aprendí a jugar truco.When I went to Argentina I learned to play truco.
