Santorcaz (en. Santorcaz)
/san.tor.kas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who acts cunningly to gain personal benefits.
That santorcaz managed to fool us all with his trick.
Ese santorcaz logró engañarnos a todos con su truco.
A person who takes advantage of others' trust.
Don't be a santorcaz, you shouldn't lie to your friends.
No seas un santorcaz, no deberías mentir a tus amigos.
Etymology
The term comes from popular slang, related to the figure of a cunning character.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pull a santorcaz
To act cunningly to deceive or outsmart others.
hacer un santorcaz
to be a santorcaz
To be known for being deceitful or cunning.
ser un santorcaz
Related Words
lie
Action of lying or distorting the truth.
embuste
trap
A situation designed to cause deception or harm to someone.
trampa
fraudster
A person who feigns or conceals to deceive.
farsante
Slang Meanings
Trickster in street context.
That person is a santorcaz, he always has a trick up his sleeve.
Esa persona es un santorcaz, siempre tiene un truco bajo la manga.
Someone who always comes out ahead in difficult situations.
With his santorcaz skill, he never loses.
Con su habilidad de santorcaz, nunca pierde.