What is the Spanish word for "deceitful"?

Learn how to say "deceitful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

deceitful

Spanish

engañoso

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Alternative translations of "deceitful"

mentiroso
falso
tramposo
engañador

Examples of how to use "deceitful" in Spanish

English
His actions were cruel and deceitful.
Spanish
Sus acciones fueron crueles y engañosas.
English
He noticed her deceitful smile and left.
Spanish
Él notó su sonrisa engañosa y se fue.
English
The contract contained a deceitful hidden clause.
Spanish
El contrato contenía una cláusula oculta engañosa.
English
Don't trust deceitful advice from that stranger.
Spanish
No confíes en consejos engañosos de ese desconocido.
English
Her deceitful actions hurt his feelings badly.
Spanish
Sus acciones engañosas lastimaron mucho sus sentimientos.

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