engañando
“engañando” means “deceiving” in Spanish (misleading someone).
deceiving, tricking
Also: cheating, beguiling
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Creo que el vendedor nos está engañando con el precio.
B1I think the salesperson is deceiving us with the price.
Ella sigue engañando a sus padres sobre sus notas.
B2She keeps tricking her parents about her grades.
Llevaba meses engañando a su pareja, pero ella no lo sabía.
B2He had been cheating on his partner for months, but she didn't know it.
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Quick Quiz: engañando
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Which sentence correctly uses 'engañando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'engañar' comes from the Spanish prefix 'en-' (meaning 'in' or 'to put into') combined with the Old Spanish word 'gaño,' which meant 'bait' or 'hook.' So, the original meaning was literally 'to put someone on a hook' or 'to trick them with bait.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'engañando' and 'mentir'?
'Engañando' (deceiving/tricking) is a broader term that refers to the act of misleading someone, which might involve lying, but could also involve actions (like manipulating data). 'Mentir' specifically means 'to lie' (to tell an untruth).