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[ti'mar]
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To make someone believe something false in order to take advantage of them.
The seller tried to trick the tourists with exaggerated prices.
El vendedor intentó timar a los turistas con precios exagerados.
To steal or defraud someone deceitfully.
Don't let them trick you, always check the offers.
No dejes que te timen, verifica siempre las ofertas.
To cheat in a game or betting.
That player is an expert at scamming during bets.
Ese jugador es un experto en timar durante las apuestas.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'tima', which means deception or fraud.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to trick someone
To deceive a person to obtain a benefit.
timar a alguien
don't let yourself be fooled
Do not allow yourself to be deceived.
no te dejes timar
scammer who tricked
A person known for committing scams.
estafador que timó
Related Words
scam
Deception or fraud.
timo
fraud
Action of defrauding someone.
estafa
deception
Deception to take advantage of others.
fraude
Slang Meanings
To trick in the context of a betting game.
If you play with him, be careful, because sometimes he likes to scam.
Si juegas con él, cuidado, que a veces le gusta timar.
To trick friends in a deal.
My friends say I'm a con artist when I try to sell something.
Mis amigos dicen que soy un timador cuando trato de vender algo.