Infundió (en. Infused)

/in-fun-ˈdjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A story or account that is presented as true but is fictional.
That infundio circulating in the community has no basis whatsoever.
Ese infundió que circula en la comunidad no tiene base alguna.
A rumor or false news that spreads with the intention of misinforming.
The infundio about the company harmed its reputation.
El infundió sobre la empresa dañó su reputación.
A misleading account used to manipulate others' perception.
The infundio launched by his competitor was very damaging.
El infundió que lanzó su competidor fue muy perjudicial.

Etymology

The term infundio comes from the Latin 'infundĭum', which means 'that which is introduced or poured in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an infundio
To say something false to deceive someone.
dar un infundió
war infundios
Rumors or exaggerated stories about conflicts.
infundios de guerra

Related Words

fabulist
A person who tells fables or fictional stories.
fabulista
deception
The act of deceiving; something that is not what it seems.
engaño
rumor
News or commentary without official confirmation.
rumor

Slang Meanings

To speak without foundation.
Sometimes people only say infundios to get attention.
A veces la gente solo dice infundios para llamar la atención.
To tell exaggerated stories.
Don’t believe him; he is always saying infundios about his life.
No le creas, siempre está diciendo infundios sobre su vida.