manovra
/maˈnɔ.vra/
The English phrase "maneuver" can be translated into Italian as manovra.
The term manovra is used as a noun to describe a movement, often one performed with difficulty. In a military context, it can also refer to a large training exercise of troops. When you want to express the action of maneuvering as a verb, you should use manovrare.
Meaning: to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun manovra is related to the verb manovrare, which means to maneuver.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈnɔ.vra/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian politics, a manovra finanziaria refers specifically to the government's annual budget or financial plan rather than a physical movement.
- The word manovra comes from the Latin manu meaning 'by hand' and opera meaning 'work'.
- While manovrare usually means to move something carefully, it is also the standard term for operating a machine or a control panel.
Examples in context
- Questa manovra è stata improvvisata.This maneuver was improvised.This sentence shows how to describe an improvised manovra.Tatoeba #998926 by Guybrush88, translation #5034345 by dantat65
- Una combinazione è una manovra forzata o manovre combinate con un sacrificio a seguito della quale la parte attiva ottiene un vantaggio oggettivo.A combination is a forced maneuver or maneuvers combined with a sacrifice as a result of which the active side gains an objective advantage.This sentence uses manovra in the context of a forced movement or maneuvers in a game.Tatoeba #10261018 by carlosalberto, translation #10260981 by carlosalberto
- La combinazione è una manovra tattica, di solito in una sequenza di due o più mosse, che un giocatore esegue sacrificando materiale, spesso in modo spettacolare, al fine di dare scacco matto al re avversario o metterlo in una situazione di svantaggio irreparabile.Combination is a tactical maneuver, usually in a sequence of two or more moves, that a player performs sacrificing material, often in a spectacular way, in order to checkmate the opponent's king or put him in an irreparably disadvantageous situation.This sentence describes a tactical manovra performed by a player.Tatoeba #9963075 by carlosalberto, translation #9960615 by carlosalberto
- Per favore, potrebbe eseguire la manovra per il parcheggio?Could you please perform the maneuver for parking?
- Il generale ha pianificato un movimento tattico per rafforzare la posizione.The general has planned a tactical maneuver to reinforce the position.
- Hai visto la sua mossa durante la partita di scacchi? È stata incredibile!Did you see his maneuver during the chess game? It was amazing!
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Example conversation
Chiara is helping Alessandro park his car in a tight space.
- ChiaraAlessandro, manovra piano per non colpire il muro.Alessandro, maneuver slowly so you don't hit the wall.
- AlessandroÈ davvero difficile entrarci in questo spazio.It is really difficult to get into this space.
- ChiaraSì, manovra ancora un po' a sinistra.Yes, maneuver a bit more to the left.
- AlessandroOk, credo di avercela fatta.Ok, I think I made it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry manovra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manovra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
