Kilo Lingo

/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.

, .

Do not fool yourself, this will not be easy at all.

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This word is part of lesson 22.