hipócrita
/ee-PO-kree-tah/
hypocritical
A person wearing a mask to hide their true feelings illustrates hypocritical behavior.
hipócrita(adjective)
hypocritical
?Describing an action or a person's behavior
two-faced
?Informal description of someone being dishonest about their beliefs
📝 In Action
No seas hipócrita, tú también haces lo mismo.
B1Don't be hypocritical, you do the same thing too.
Me parece una actitud muy hipócrita por su parte.
B2I think it is a very hypocritical attitude on their part.
💡 Grammar Points
One ending for everyone
Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change from -o to -a, this word always ends in -a, whether you are describing a man or a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'hipócrito'
Mistake: "Calling a man 'un hombre hipócrito'."
Correction: Always use 'hipócrita'. Even though it ends in 'a', it is used for all genders.
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong word choice
Calling someone 'hipócrita' is a direct accusation. Use it carefully, as it can be seen as an insult.
A hypocrite is like an actor pretending to be someone they are not.
hipócrita(noun)
hypocrite
?A person who pretends to have virtues they don't possess
phony
?Informal way to call someone out for being fake
📝 In Action
Ese político es un hipócrita.
B1That politician is a hypocrite.
Las hipócritas nunca admiten sus errores.
B2Hypocrites (female) never admit their mistakes.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'un' vs 'una'
To show the gender of the person, change the word before it (the article): 'el hipócrita' for a man, 'la hipócrita' for a woman.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hipócrita
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'He is a hypocrite' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'hipócrita' ever end in 'o'?
No. Whether you are talking about a man, a woman, or a group, the base form always ends in 'a'. To make it plural, you just add 's': 'hipócritas'.
Is 'hipócrita' a very rude word?
It is quite strong. It's not a 'curse word,' but calling someone a hypocrite is a serious character judgment that can lead to an argument.