English Meaning & Definitions
To deceive, trick, or mislead someone by hiding the truth or giving false information.
- “Ele tentou enganar o cliente com falsas promessas.”
- “Não se deixe enganar pelas aparências.”
To make a mistake or delude oneself (when used reflexively as 'enganar-se').
- “Eu acho que me enganei com o horário da reunião.”
- “Quem pensa que vai ser fácil está se enganando.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “enganar”.
Derived from Vulgar Latin *inganare (formed from in- + *gannare, meaning 'to mock or jeer'). Cognate with Spanish engañar and Italian ingannare.
Think of 'gang' and a scammer trying to 'gang up' and trick you to remember enganar.
Frequently Asked Questions About “enganar”
1. What is the meaning of “enganar” in English?
In English, enganar (verb) is defined as: “To deceive, trick, or mislead someone by hiding the truth or giving false information.”.
2. How do you use “enganar” in a sentence?
“Ele tentou enganar o cliente com falsas promessas.”
3. What are English synonyms of “enganar”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “enganar”?
Derived from Vulgar Latin *inganare (formed from in- + *gannare, meaning 'to mock or jeer'). Cognate with Spanish engañar and Italian ingannare.
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