Engañado (en. Cheated)

/enɡaˈɲaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been led to a false belief.
He feels deceived by unfulfilled promises.
Se siente engañado por las promesas no cumplidas.
That has received a misunderstanding.
She felt deceived by the misleading information.
Ella se sintió engañada por la información errónea.
That has suffered a disappointment.
The deceived did not expect such betrayal.
El engañado no esperaba tal traición.

Etymology

From the verb 'engañar', which comes from the Latin 'ingeniare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to not be deceived
To not be in a state of confusion or error.
no estar engañado
deceived by appearances
To believe in something solely based on what is seen externally.
enganado por las apariencias
to come out deceived
To result in a state of disillusionment after a situation.
salir engañado

Related Words

deception
Act of deceiving.
engaño
deceiver
Person who deceives.
engañador
disillusionment
Situation of having been deceived.
desengaño

Slang Meanings

To be out of touch
He was out of touch, completely deceived about the situation.
Se quedó en la luna, completamente engañado sobre la situación.
To dance with the ugliest
The guy danced with the ugliest and felt deceived.
El tipo bailó con la más fea y se sintió engañado.