How to Say "tricked" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tricked” is “engañado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El cliente se sintió engañado por la publicidad falsa.
The client felt deceived by the false advertising.
No seas tan engañado, esa historia no tiene sentido.
Don't be so easily fooled, that story makes no sense.
Mi hermana está engañada sobre el valor de esas acciones.
My sister is misled about the value of those shares.
Adjective Agreement
When 'engañado' is used to describe a person or thing, it must change its ending to match (e.g., engañada for feminine singular, engañados for masculine plural).
Use with 'Estar'
We almost always use the verb estar (to be) with 'engañado' to describe the resulting state or feeling: Estamos engañados (We are deceived).
Using 'Ser'
Mistake: “Él es engañado.”
Correction: Él está engañado. Use *estar* because being deceived is a state or condition, not a permanent characteristic.
Other Meanings of “engañado”
“engañado” can also mean:
- when used with 'haber' (to have)(A2)
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