Translation for "opening gambit" to spanish

Opening gambit

noun

• estratagema
• maniobra

Translation examples

maniobra noun

His opening gambit had been but a sacrifice with which to rob his opponent of all caution.
Su maniobra de entrada no había sido otra cosa que un sacrificio con el que intentaba que su oponente bajara la guardia.

This was the opening gambit of most battles, aimed at causing maximum casualties and softening up the enemy before a charge.
En la mayoría de las batallas aquélla era la primera maniobra, cuya intención era causar el máximo número de bajas y mermar al enemigo antes de una carga.

This was his opening gambit, thought Tullus, but two could play at that game. ‘Show me your wares first. You can tell me their prices as I look.
Era una buena maniobra, pensó Tulo, pero ambos podían jugar a ese juego. —Primero muéstrame la mercancía y ve diciéndome los precios.