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    Hipócrita (en. Hypocritical)

    /ipoˈkɾita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who acts contrary to what they preach or profess.
    The politician is a hypocrite because he criticizes corruption while being involved in scandals himself.
    El político es un hipócrita porque critica la corrupción mientras él mismo está involucrado en escándalos.
    A person who demonstrates false morality or sincerity.
    I can't trust her; she has always been a hypocrite with her friends.
    No puedo confiar en ella; siempre ha sido una hipócrita con sus amigos.
    Someone who is deceptive in their intentions.
    Her hypocrisy became evident when she started judging others.
    Su hipocresía se hizo evidente cuando empezó a juzgar a los demás.

    Etymology

    From the Greek ὑποκριτής (hypokritḗs), meaning 'actor' or 'interpreter.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a hypocrite
    To act dishonestly or contradictorily.
    ser un hipócrita
    hypocrisy
    The quality of being hypocritical.
    hipocresía
    hypocrite at heart
    A person who hides their true intentions behind a facade of kindness.
    hipócrita de corazón

    Related Words

    falsehood
    The quality of being false or deceptive.
    falsedad
    to deceive
    To make someone believe something that is not true.
    engañar
    disloyalty
    Lack of loyalty; betrayal.
    deslealtad

    Slang Meanings

    Closet hypocrite
    That friend is a closet hypocrite; he criticizes others in private, but acts differently in public.
    Ese amigo es un hipócrita de closet; critica a los demás en privado, pero en público actúa diferente.
    Two-faced
    The two-facedness of that person is evident in how they talk about their 'friends.'
    La doble cara de esa persona se nota en cómo habla de sus 'amigos'.
    Deceiver
    Don't trust him; he's a deceiver who only seeks his own benefit.
    No te fíes de él; es un engañador que solo busca su propio beneficio.