What is the Spanish word for "deceptive"?

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

English

deceptive

Spanish

engañoso

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Alternative translations of "deceptive"

engaños

Examples of how to use "deceptive" in Spanish

English
First impressions can be deceptive.
Spanish
Las primeras impresiones pueden ser engañosas.
English
The calm sea was deceptively smooth and deceptive.
Spanish
El mar tranquilo parecía suave y engañoso.
English
Her smile seemed friendly but was deceptive.
Spanish
Su sonrisa parecía amistosa pero era engañosa.
English
The advertisement used deceptive language to attract customers.
Spanish
El anuncio utilizaba un lenguaje engañoso para atraer a los clientes.
English
That shortcut looked quick but was deceptively deceptive.
Spanish
Ese atajo parecía rápido pero era engañosamente engañoso.

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