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    Embustero (en. Liar)

    /em.bus.'te.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who frequently lies.
    The liar always makes up stories to attract attention.
    El embustero siempre inventa historias para llamar la atención.
    A person who deceives others to gain some benefit.
    Don't trust him, he's a liar who only seeks to take advantage.
    No confíes en él, es un embustero que solo busca aprovecharse.
    Someone who distorts reality or intentions.
    That politician has been a liar since the beginning of his career.
    Ese político ha sido un embustero desde el inicio de su carrera.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'embustar', which means 'to tell lies'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no hay embustero que dure
    An expression that indicates that a liar cannot maintain their deceptions for long.
    no hay embustero que dure
    embustero de tres al cuarto
    It refers to a person who is a habitual liar but is easy to unmask.
    embustero de tres al cuarto

    Related Words

    lie
    A lie or a falsehood.
    embuste
    deceiver
    A person who deceives or uses tricks.
    engañador
    farce
    An action or situation that is deceptive or based on lies.
    farsa

    Slang Meanings

    Chafaldrana
    That guy is a chafaldrana; he only knows how to tell lies.
    Ese tipo es un chafaldrana, solo sabe contar embustes.
    Storyteller
    Don't believe anything he says; he's a storyteller who always speaks lies.
    No le creas nada, es un cuentista que siempre dice embusterías.