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/Sounds like 'treh-MEN-da hoo-GA-da'/

In the Caribbean, a remarkably shrewd move or an unexpected betrayal that someone pulls to gain an advantage. A tremenda jugada can be admired or resented depending on whose side you're on.

Example

"He pulled a slick move and stole my client right from under me."

"What a play by the coach — absolutely nobody saw it coming."

Regional synonyms:

Fingir que no sabes o no te diste cuenta de algo para evitar responsabilidades. Es el arte mexicano de hacerse el desentendido, especialmente cuando te conviene no haber visto nada.