treta

Definitions of treta
  1. noun
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
    synonyms: amago, finta
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    type of:
    maniobra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  2. noun
    a maneuver in a game or conversation
    synonyms: ardid, estratagema, maniobra, truco
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    type of:
    maniobra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  3. noun
    a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
    synonyms: alicantina, ardid, artificio, artimaña, astucia, carambola, celada, chanada, maraña, martingala, regate, socaliña, sutileza, trepa, zalagarda, zancadilla
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    type of:
    maniobra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  4. noun
    a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
    synonyms: artilugio, ejercicio, machada, maniobra, payasada, proeza, truco
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    puente
    an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor
    voltereta
    acrobatic revolutions with the body turned sideways and the arms and legs outstretched like the spokes of a wheel
    salto mortal
    an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again
    posición de cabeza
    an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands)
    type of:
    logro
    a notable achievement
  5. noun
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
    synonyms: artimaña, estratagema, rodeo
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    types:
    chanchullo, combi, combinación, trampa, trapisondeo
    an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
    type of:
    estrategia, táctica, táctico
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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