regatear

Definitions of regatear
  1. verb
    be able to spare or give up
    synonyms: escatimar
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    type of:
    expender, gastar
    pay out
  2. verb
    make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
    synonyms: eludir, escabullirse, esquivar, evitar
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
    synonyms: eludir, escabullirse, esquivar, evitar
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  4. verb
    negotiate the terms of an exchange
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    types:
    cambalachear
    wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)
    hacer bajar el precio
    persuade the seller to accept a lower price
    type of:
    negociar
    discuss the terms of an arrangement
  5. verb
    wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)
    synonyms: cambalachear
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    types:
    hacer bajar el precio
    persuade the seller to accept a lower price
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