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    Patraña (en. Humbug)

    /paˈtɾaɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Misleading or false account.
    The politician made up a tall tale to divert attention from real issues.
    El político hizo una patraña para desviar la atención de los problemas reales.
    Idea or statement without basis.
    Don't believe the nonsense they say in the press.
    No te creas las patrañas que dicen en la prensa.

    Etymology

    Possibly derived from the old Arabic word 'batraña', which means to deceive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell a tall tale
    To say something made up or misleading.
    contar una patraña
    tall tales and stories
    Expressions that refer to absurd or irrational stories.
    patrañas y cuentos
    don't come to me with nonsense
    Don't tell me lies or excuses.
    no me vengas con patrañas

    Related Words

    deception
    Action of deceiving, making someone believe something that is not true.
    engaño
    falsehood
    Quality of what is false.
    falsedad
    lie
    Statement contrary to what is known or believed to be true.
    mentira

    Slang Meanings

    Unbelievable excuse.
    He gave me a tall tale to avoid going to the party.
    Me dio una patraña para no ir a la fiesta.
    Exaggerated story.
    That story is just a tall tale he made up to get attention.
    Ese relato es solo una patraña que inventó para llamar la atención.