Adamar (en. Adamar)

/a-da-mar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To use deception to achieve a goal.
He always tries to cheat in his negotiations.
Él siempre intenta adamar en sus negociaciones.
To manipulate words to confuse.
Don't let yourself be deceived by his arguments.
No te dejes adamar por sus argumentos.
To deceive someone to gain a benefit.
It is not right to cheat to get your way.
No es correcto adamar para salirte con la tuya.

Etymology

This term comes from the old verb 'adamar' which was used in contexts of deception and manipulation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't let yourself be deceived
Do not let them deceive you.
no te dejes adamar
cheat along the way
To cheat in order to achieve a goal.
adamar por el camino
cheat in the game
Deceiving other players.
adamar en el juego

Related Words

deceiver
A person who deceives others.
embaucador
trick
Deceptive maneuver.
triquiñuela
fraud
A trick performed through cunning.
fraude

Slang Meanings

To cheat in a clever way.
That move was a pure cheat.
Esa jugada fue un adamar puro.
To fool someone in a prank.
I'll trick him in the game so he doesn't see it coming.
Lo adamaré en el juego para que no se lo espere.