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No. 11,219 in Spanish

engaño

Deception or trick.

In a sentence

  • El engaño fue descubierto a tiempo.

    The deception was discovered on time.

    Here, 'engaño' refers to a deceptive act or fraud, used as a noun.

  • Su sonrisa fue un engaño para distraernos.

    Her smile was a deceit to distract us.

    In this case, 'engaño' indicates a misleading act or pretense, emphasizing its figurative use.

  • Aprender a reconocer un engaño puede ser complicado.

    Learning to recognize a deceit can be complicated.

    In this sentence, 'engaño' refers generally to the concept of deceit or trickery, showcasing its use in a broader sense.

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