ardid

el ardid(
ahr
-
deed
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ruse
La prensa recurrió a ardides y mentiras para manchar la imagen del político.The press resorted to ruses and lies to damage the image of the politician.
b. trick
La bomba falsa fue un ardid para hacer que la gente evacúe el edificio.The fake bomb was a trick to make people evacuate the building.
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