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"Truco" is a form of "truco", a noun which is often translated as "trick". "Travesura" is a noun which is often translated as "prank". Learn more about the difference between "truco" and "travesura" 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.
la travesura(
trah
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beh
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soo
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
