puppeteer
US /ˌpʌp.əˈtɪr/
UK /ˌpʌp.əˈtɪr/

1.
titiritero
a person who manipulates puppets
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The puppeteer skillfully made the marionette dance.
El titiritero hizo bailar hábilmente a la marioneta.
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She dreams of becoming a professional puppeteer.
Ella sueña con convertirse en una titiritera profesional.
2.
titiritero, manipulador
a person who controls the actions of others, often secretly or indirectly
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He was the true puppeteer behind the political scandal.
Él era el verdadero titiritero detrás del escándalo político.
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The CEO was seen as the puppeteer, pulling all the strings in the company.
El CEO era visto como el titiritero, moviendo todos los hilos en la empresa.