/eŋɡaˈɲaɾ/
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Translation
to deceive, to cheat, to trick
Word origin
From Late Latin ingannare ('to deceive, to mock'). The same root gives Italian 'ingannare' and Portuguese 'enganar'.
- Origin
- Late Latin
- Root
- ingannare
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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Do not try to deceive your own family.
vendedor .
The salesman cheated me on the price of the car.
¿ engañarme?
Do you really think you can trick me?
apariencias muchas .
Appearances are often deceiving.
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Do not fool yourself, this will not be easy at all.
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