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How to Say "to sugarcoat" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto sugarcoatis disfrazarB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
verbB2
making something bad seem better
A person holding a large, smiling yellow mask in front of their face while standing in a garden.

Examples

No intentes disfrazar la verdad con palabras bonitas.

Don't try to hide the truth with pretty words.

Disfrazó su nerviosismo con una risa fuerte.

He concealed his nervousness with a loud laugh.

Figurative Use

This verb works just like the English word 'mask' or 'cloak'. You are 'putting a costume' on a situation to hide its true nature.

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