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"Truco" is a form of "truco", a noun which is often translated as "trick". "Trato" is a form of "trato", a noun which is often translated as "deal". Learn more about the difference between "truco" and "trato" below.
el truco(
troo
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (deceit)
2. (skill)
3. (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.
4. (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.
el trato(
trah
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (agreement)
a. treatment
Los invitados elogiaron el hotel y el trato que recibieron por parte de sus empleados.The guests praised the hotel and the treatment they were given by its employees.
b. manner
Los empleados tienen que dar un trato cordial a los clientes.Clerks must address customers in a friendly manner.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Eliza no tiene trato con Ben desde que rompieron.Eliza has had nothing to do with Ben since they broke up.
Rob tiene poco trato con sus compañeros de trabajo porque él está casado y ellos están solteros.Rob doesn't really interact with his coworkers because he's married and they're single.
a. term of address
Cuando hablas con un mayor, deberías usar el trato "usted".You should use the term of address "usted" when talking to an elder.
b. title
Cuando hables con la Reina, puedes usar el trato "su graciosa majestad".When addressing the Queen, you can use the title "Your Most Gracious Majesty."
los tratos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (talks)
a. negotiations
Estoy en tratos con la empresa sobre mi salario.I'm in negotiations with the company about my salary.
