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    Pinocho (en. Pinocchio)

    /piˈnot͡ʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Wooden puppet with life, protagonist of a famous children's story.
    The story of Pinocchio is a classic that teaches the importance of honesty.
    El cuento de Pinocho es un clásico que enseña la importancia de la honestidad.
    A person who frequently lies.
    Don't believe him, he is a Pinocchio and always makes up stories.
    No le creas, es un pinocho y siempre inventa historias.

    Etymology

    The term comes from Carlo Collodi's work, 'The Adventures of Pinocchio.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a Pinocchio
    To tell a lie
    hacer un pinocho
    to be a Pinocchio
    To be untrustworthy due to a tendency to lie
    ser un pinocho

    Related Words

    to lie
    To say something that is not true.
    mentir
    nose
    An organ that grows in the story of Pinocchio when he lies.
    nariz

    Slang Meanings

    A person who falsifies information.
    That guy is a Pinocchio, don't tell him anything.
    Ese tipo es un pinocho, no le digas nada.
    Someone who brags about their achievements in an exaggerated manner.
    Don't be a Pinocchio, you haven't done as much as you say.
    No seas pinocho, no has hecho tanto como dices.