maniobrando
/manjobɾando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for maneuvering is maniobrando.
maniobrando describes the act of moving a vehicle or an object skillfully, often within a tight space or toward a specific direction.
How does it change in a sentence?
maniobrando is the gerund form of the verb maniobrar, which is the infinitive form meaning 'to maneuver'.
How do you pronounce it?
/manjobɾando/
Did you know?
- The noun maniobra is frequently used in Spanish to describe a deceptive or cunning trick, similar to how one might 'maneuver' someone in English.
- A 'maniobra' can refer to a specific surgical procedure or a coordinated medical movement, extending the word into the realm of science.
- While maniobrar is used for vehicles, a person might instead say they are haciendo una maniobra when describing a strategic or tactical movement in a game or competition.
Examples in context
- El capitán experto en manejo de barcos sabe cómo maniobrar en condiciones difíciles.The experienced ship captain knows how to maneuver in difficult conditions.
- El piloto de aviación tiene que realizar maniobras precisas durante el despegue y el aterrizaje.The aviation pilot has to perform precise maneuvers during takeoff and landing.
- Necesito hacer malabares con mi horario para poder asistir a todas las reuniones.I need to juggle my schedule to be able to attend all the meetings.
- Leo sabe cómo manejar el auto en un espacio reducido.Leo knows how to maneuver the car in a tight space.
- Los conductores en la Ciudad de México deben saber cómo sortear el tráfico pesado.Drivers in Mexico City need to know how to navigate heavy traffic.
- Está maniobrando el camión en la calle estrecha.He is maneuvering the truck in the narrow street.
- Sigue maniobrando para encontrar un buen sitio.Keep maneuvering to find a good spot.
- El piloto está maniobrando con mucha precisión.The pilot is maneuvering with great precision.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are watching a car try to park in a tight spot.
- Sofía¿Ves cómo está maniobrando el coche?Do you see how he is maneuvering the car?
- AlejandroSí, tiene mucho cuidado con el muro.Yes, he is being very careful with the wall.
- SofíaParece que está maniobrando muy bien.It looks like he is maneuvering very well.
- AlejandroPor fin lo ha logrado.He finally did it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
