What is the Spanish word for "deceive"?

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

English

deceive

Spanish

engañar

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Examples of how to use "deceive" in Spanish

English
Did you try to deceive me on purpose?
Spanish
¿Intentaste engañarme a propósito?
English
Magicians sometimes deceive their audiences.
Spanish
Los magos a veces engañan a su audiencia.
English
He deceived his trusted friend.
Spanish
Él engañó a su amigo de confianza.
English
She is deceiving no one today.
Spanish
Ella no está engañando a nadie hoy.
English
They have deceived us before.
Spanish
Nos han engañado antes.

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