How to Say "bluff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bluff” is “farol” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
pretending to have a better hand in a game
Examples
No creo que tenga un buen juego, es solo un farol.
I don't think he has a good hand; it's just a bluff.
Se marcó un farol diciendo que conocía al presidente.
He pulled a bluff saying he knew the president.
Juan es un experto en echar faroles en el póker.
Juan is an expert at bluffing in poker.
Using 'Marcarse'
When someone bluffs or brags, we often use the action word 'marcarse' before 'farol'. It sounds more natural than just saying 'to make'.
Avoiding 'Blef'
Mistake: “Saying 'hacer un blef'.”
Correction: While 'blef' exists as a direct borrow from English, 'un farol' is the authentic Spanish way to say it.
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