escamoteo

Definitions of escamoteo
  1. noun
    manual dexterity in the execution of tricks
    synonyms: juego de manos, pasapasa, prestidigitación
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    type of:
    ilusión, magia, trampantojo
    an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
  2. noun
    the evasion of work or duty
    synonyms: descarte, milicia
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    type of:
    evasión
    nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
  3. noun
    calling up a spirit or devil
    synonyms: conjuro, encantamiento, magia, malabarismo, prestidigitación
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    types:
    aplazamiento, convocación, emplazamiento
    calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
    type of:
    magia
    any art that invokes supernatural powers
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