What is the Spanish word for "tricky"?

Learn how to say "tricky" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tricky

Spanish

complicado

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Alternative translations of "tricky"

difícil
engañoso
astuto

Examples of how to use "tricky" in Spanish

English
Solving this puzzle is a tricky business.
Spanish
Resolver este rompecabezas es un asunto complicado.
English
This math problem is really tricky to solve.
Spanish
Este problema de matemáticas es realmente difícil de resolver.
English
She gave a tricky answer to the question.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta complicada a la pregunta.
English
The lock is tricky and needs a key.
Spanish
La cerradura es difícil y necesita una llave.
English
Learning pronunciation can be tricky for beginners.
Spanish
Aprender la pronunciación puede ser complicado para los principiantes.

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