Meaning
maneuver, operation
- maneuver (vehicle, tactical)
- budget bill, financial package
- operation, handling
In a sentence
Questa manovra in auto è davvero difficile.
This maneuver in the car is really difficult.
Hai finito la manovra del treno in stazione?
Did you finish the train shunting at the station?
Il governo sta preparando la nuova manovra economica.
The government is preparing the new budget package.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| manovra | feminine · singular |
| manovre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use manovra for a vehicle move, tactical move, or operation; for a hand gesture or manipulation, mossa is often more natural.
- In driving, fare una manovra is very common. For parking specifically, say fare manovra or fare retromarcia depending on the action.
- In politics or finance, manovra often means a strategic or budget measure; this use is common in news and more formal contexts.