What is the Spanish word for "deception"?

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

English

deception

Spanish

engaño

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Alternative translations of "deception"

fraude
mentira
engañoso
falsedad

Examples of how to use "deception" in Spanish

English
His life was a web of lies and deception.
Spanish
Su vida era una red de mentiras y engaños.
English
He accused her of deception during the meeting.
Spanish
La acusó de engaño durante la reunión.
English
The magician's deception surprised the eager children.
Spanish
El engaño del mago sorprendió a los niños ansiosos.
English
Deception can break trust between good friends.
Spanish
El engaño puede romper la confianza entre buenos amigos.
English
They uncovered the deception in the old letter.
Spanish
Descubrieron el engaño en la vieja carta.

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His life was a web of lies and deception.

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