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    Charlatán (en. Charlatan)

    /tʃar.laˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who deceives or sells unfounded information.
    The charlatan promised to cure the sick, but only stole their money.
    El charlatán prometió curar a los enfermos, pero solo les robó su dinero.
    A person who presents themselves as an expert on a topic without having real knowledge.
    Don't believe him, he is a charlatan who only seeks attention.
    No le creas, es un charlatán que solo busca atención.
    Someone who uses words as a tool for manipulation.
    The charlatan managed to convince the crowd with his improbable stories.
    El charlatán logró convencer a la multitud con sus historias inverosímiles.

    Etymology

    From the French 'charlatan', which means 'medicine seller'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to talk like a charlatan
    To talk a lot and with a lack of sincerity.
    hablar como un charlatán
    he is a charlatan
    An expression that indicates someone is untrustworthy or deceptive.
    es un charlatán
    don't listen to the charlatan
    Advice to ignore someone who speaks without foundation.
    no le hagas caso al charlatán

    Related Words

    small talk
    Superficial and extensive conversation.
    charloteo
    talks
    Discussions or dialogues on various topics.
    charlas
    to chat
    To speak informally with another person.
    charlar

    Slang Meanings

    A trickster who deceives others.
    That charlatan sold fake products at the market.
    Ese charlatán vendió productos falsos en el mercado.
    Someone who boasts without having proof.
    Don't listen to that charlatan who only spreads rumors.
    No escuches a ese charlatán que solo hace rumores.