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    Engañarse (en. Deceive)

    /eŋaˈɲaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To believe or assume something incorrectly.
    Many deceive themselves by thinking they will always have a job.
    Muchos se engañan al pensar que siempre tendrán trabajo.
    To make someone believe something that is not true.
    He deceived himself by thinking he could win without making an effort.
    Se engañó a sí mismo al pensar que podría ganar sin esforzarse.
    To seduce or emotionally manipulate someone.
    The salesman tried to deceive me with his false promises.
    El vendedor intentó engañarme con sus falsas promesas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ingannare', which means 'to make someone believe what is not'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not deceive oneself
    Not living under false illusions.
    no engañarse a uno mismo
    do not let oneself be deceived
    Not being a victim of a lie or deception.
    no dejarse engañar
    optical illusion
    An impression or appearance that can be false.
    engaño de ojos

    Related Words

    deception
    The action of deceiving.
    engaño
    lie
    A statement that is known to be false.
    mentira
    illusion
    Misperception of reality.
    ilusión

    Slang Meanings

    No deception
    I tell you straightforwardly, no deception.
    Te lo digo sin rodeos, cero engaño.
    Eye deceiving
    That trick deceives the eye.
    Ese truco engaña a la vista.