How to Say "sham" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sham” is “farsa” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La votación fue una farsa; los resultados ya estaban decididos de antemano.
The vote was a sham; the results were already decided beforehand.
No podemos permitir que este juicio se convierta en una farsa.
We cannot allow this trial to turn into a mockery.
Dejó la reunión porque dijo que todo era una farsa sin sentido.
She left the meeting because she said the whole thing was a senseless farce.
Gender Reminder
Even though 'farsa' ends in '-a', remember that it is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la farsa' or 'una farsa'.
Confusing with 'False'
Mistake: “Using 'farsa' to mean 'false' or 'untrue' in a general sense.”
Correction: Use 'falso' (adjective) or 'mentira' (noun for lie). 'Farsa' specifically means a ridiculous or insincere situation or event.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.