táctica de avestruz: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaneutraldescriptive
  • a literal behavior attributed to the ostrich of burying its head in the sand (used to describe the animal's supposed physical action)

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  • El documental mostró cómo la avestruz utiliza la táctica de avestruz para protegerse de los depredadores.

    The documentary showed how the ostrich uses the ostrich tactic to protect itself from predators.

  • Observamos a la avestruz en el zoológico mientras aplicaba la táctica de avestruz, enterrando la cabeza en la arena.

    We watched the ostrich at the zoo while it applied the ostrich tactic, burying its head in the sand.

  • Aunque es un mito, se dice que la táctica de avestruz consiste en esconder la cabeza para evitar el peligro.

    Although it’s a myth, the ostrich tactic is said to consist of hiding its head to avoid danger.

  • En la naturaleza, la táctica de avestruz es atribuida a este ave como una forma de evasión de amenazas.

    In nature, the ostrich tactic is attributed to this bird as a way of evading threats.

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialpejorative
  • a deliberate avoidance strategy consisting of refusing to acknowledge, investigate, or confront unpleasant facts, problems, or risks

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  • Cuando le pregunté sobre los problemas financieros, usó la táctica de avestruz y no quiso responder nada.

    When I asked him about the financial problems, he used the ostrich tactic and didn’t want to answer anything.

  • La empresa aplicó la táctica de avestruz ante las críticas, negando cualquier responsabilidad en el caso.

    The company applied the ostrich tactic in response to criticism, denying any responsibility in the matter.

  • No podemos seguir usando la táctica de avestruz cada vez que surge un conflicto; hay que afrontarlo de frente.

    We can’t keep using the ostrich tactic every time a conflict arises; we have to face it head on.