verb🔗Shareingenia, ideaTo invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise"The student contrives a clever excuse to avoid taking the test. "El estudiante idea una excusa ingeniosa para evitar hacer el examen.technologyplanactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareingenia, idea, urdeTo invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation."Seeing the rain was about to ruin the picnic, Maria quickly contrives a makeshift shelter from blankets and chairs. "Al ver que la lluvia estaba a punto de arruinar el picnic, María ideó rápidamente un refugio improvisado con mantas y sillas.technologyactionplandeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProyectar, idearTo project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light."The stage manager cleverly contrives the spotlight to fall directly on the actor during his monologue. "El jefe de escenario proyecta inteligentemente el foco de luz para que caiga directamente sobre el actor durante su monólogo.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasarTo spend (time, or a period)."He contrives to spend at least one hour a day reading, even with his busy schedule. "Se las arregla para pasar al menos una hora al día leyendo, incluso con su apretada agenda.timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
