engana

This is the 10182nd most frequent Portuguese word.


engana

"Engana" means "deceives" or "tricks."


In this sentence, 'engana' is used in the sense of deceiving or tricking someone intentionally.

O mágico engana a plateia com seus truques.

The magician deceives the audience with his tricks.


Here, 'engana' suggests a misunderstanding or being incorrect about a situation.

Ela se engana ao pensar que ele virá.

She is mistaken in thinking that he will come.


In this context, 'engana' refers to being misleading or giving a false impression.

Nem tudo que reluz é ouro; às vezes, a aparência engana.

Not everything that glitters is gold; appearances can be deceiving sometimes.