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contrive in Spanish

contrive in Spanish is complotar, discurrir, discursar — contrive means to plan or invent something using skill and cleverness.

contrive in Spanish

complotar
verb
discurrir
verb
discursar
verb
elucubrar
verb
idear
verb
maquinar
verb
improvisar
verb
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
inventar
verb
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.

What does "contrive" mean?

  1. verb To plan or invent something using skill and cleverness.
  2. verb To make something up as you go, often working out the details through improvisation.
  3. verb (dated) To throw out or cast, as light is thrown from its source.
  4. verb (dated) To pass or spend a period of time.
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What is "contrive" in Spanish?
"contrive" in Spanish is complotar, discurrir, discursar. contrive means: To plan or invent something using skill and cleverness.
Are there other ways to say "contrive" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "contrive": complotar, discurrir, discursar, elucubrar, idear, maquinar.
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