What does "subterfugio" mean in English?

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Spanish

subterfugio

English

subterfuge

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Alternative translations of "subterfugio"

ruse
trick
deception
ploy

Examples of how to use "subterfugio" in Spanish

Spanish
Usó un subterfugio para no pagar.
English
He used a loophole to avoid paying.
Spanish
Usó un subterfugio para evitar la pregunta.
English
He used a loophole to avoid the question.
Spanish
El jefe descubrió aquel subterfugio con facilidad.
English
The boss easily discovered that loophole.
Spanish
Escribió sobre subterfugios en su ensayo.
English
She wrote about loopholes in her essay.
Spanish
No acepto ese subterfugio tan burdo.
English
I don't accept that so blatant loophole.

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Usó un subterfugio para no pagar.

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