artimaña

Spanish

Etymology

From arte +‎ maña. Cognate with Portuguese artimanha.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɾtiˈmaɲa/ [aɾ.t̪iˈma.ɲa]
  • Rhymes: -aɲa
  • Syllabification: ar‧ti‧ma‧ña

Noun

artimaña f (plural artimañas)

  1. (hunting) trap, snare
    Synonyms: trampa, cepo
  2. wile, trick, ruse, chicanery (something designed to fool)
    Synonym: truco

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