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    Hipócritas (en. Hypocrites)

    /ipoˈkɾitas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hypocrites are those who act in contradiction to their principles.
    A politician who criticizes corruption but is corrupt himself is a hypocrite.
    Un político que critica la corrupción pero él mismo es corrupto es un hipócrita.
    A person who conceals feelings or beliefs.
    He is a hypocrite because he always speaks badly of others while trying to befriend them.
    Es un hipócrita porque siempre habla mal de los demás mientras trata de hacerse amigos de ellos.
    Someone who pretends to be more moral than they really are.
    She is a hypocrite for criticizing her friends for their decisions when she does the same.
    Ella es una hipócrita al criticar a sus amigas por sus decisiones, cuando ella hace lo mismo.

    Etymology

    The word 'hypocrite' comes from the Greek ὑποκριτής (hypokritēs), which means 'actor, performer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more hypocritical than anyone
    It is used to describe someone who is extremely false or dishonest.
    más hipócrita que nadie

    Related Words

    hypocrisy
    The attitude of pretending beliefs or virtues that one does not possess.
    hipocresía
    falsehood
    The quality of being false.
    falsedad
    lie
    A statement made with knowledge of its falsehood.
    mentira

    Slang Meanings

    To be a fake
    I can't believe him, he is a fake.
    No le puedo creer, es un falso.
    To disguise
    He is always disguising his true feelings.
    Él siempre está disimulando sus verdaderos sentimientos.