How to Say "turncoat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “turncoat” is “panqueque” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1slang
political context
Examples
No le creas, es un panqueque; ayer decía lo opuesto.
Don't believe him, he's a flip-flopper; yesterday he was saying the opposite.
Using it as a label
When calling someone a 'panqueque,' we use it as a noun to label their character.
Not for everywhere
Mistake: “Using this slang in Spain.”
Correction: People in Spain likely won't understand this as 'flip-flopper.' Use 'chaquetero' instead.
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