How to Say "caught out" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “caught out” is “pillado” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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pillado

AdjectiveB2informal

embarrassed by discovery

A small child standing precariously on a wooden chair, has their hand deep inside a large cookie jar and looks startled and guilty, having been discovered doing something bad.

Examples

¡Te he pillado comiendo chocolate a escondidas!

I busted you eating chocolate secretly!

Estaba totalmente pillado cuando supo que su secreto había sido revelado.

He was totally caught out/shocked when he found out his secret had been revealed.

Focus on the Result

When someone is 'pillado' in this sense, they are usually feeling the immediate result of being discovered: shame, shock, or surprise.

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Related Translations

apprehended→busted→caught→crushing→found out→hooked→smitten→trapped→

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