malabarear

Senses

1. 1.

   to juggle

   to toss objects in the air and catch them in a skillful pattern

2. 2.

   to juggle (figuratively)

   to manage multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously with difficulty or ingenuity

3. 3.

   to manipulate or scheme

   to use cunning or deception to achieve a goal

Examples

• "El acróbata malabaraba con cinco pelotas sin parar."

  The acrobat juggled five balls without stopping.

• "María malabarrea su trabajo, sus estudios y la familia con increíble dedicación."

  María juggles her job, her studies, and family with incredible dedication.

• "Los políticos malabareaban los números para justificar sus gastos."

  The politicians manipulated the numbers to justify their expenses.

Usage

A regular -ar verb derived from "malabares" (juggling). Commonly used metaphorically to describe managing competing demands. In some contexts, it can carry a slightly pejorative tone when referring to deceptive manipulation of facts or figures.