No. 7,878 in Spanish
mañueco
"Mañueco" refers to something clumsy or awkward with the hands.
In a sentence
El viejo tejedor usaba un mañueco para manipular los hilos.
The old weaver used a mañueco to manipulate the threads.
Here, 'mañueco' refers to a technical term used within the context of weaving, indicating a specific tool.
Durante la conversación, empleó un mañueco para evitar responder la pregunta.
During the conversation, he used a mañueco to avoid answering the question.
In this sentence, 'mañueco' metaphorically signifies a tactic or maneuver to dodge a topic.
El bailarín giró con un sorprendente mañueco que impresionó al público.
The dancer turned with a surprising mañueco that impressed the audience.
Here, 'mañueco' describes an elegant or intricate movement, especially in a performance setting.
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