ardid

Spanish

Etymology

From ardido (“brave, intrepid”), of Germanic origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɾˈdid/ [aɾˈð̞ið̞]
  • Rhymes: -id
  • Syllabification: ar‧did

Noun

ardid m (plural ardides)

  1. ruse, trick, plot
    Synonyms: engaño, socaliña, trama
    • 2020 May 6, “Sánchez advierte que levantar ahora el estado de alarma sería “un error absoluto, total, imperdonable””, in La Vanguardia:
      “No es ningún recurso retorcido del centralismo”, ha advertido a las fuerzas nacionalistas. “No es un ardid para limitar las libertades”, ha asegurado a las derechas.
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Adjective

ardid m or f (masculine and feminine plural ardides)

  1. (obsolete) astute, crafty
    Synonyms: astuto, mañoso, sagaz
  2. (archaic) brave, courageous
    Synonyms: ardido, intrépido, valiente

Further reading

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