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"Deceiving" is an adjective which is often translated as "engañoso", and "deceitful" is an adjective which is also often translated as "engañoso". Learn more about the difference between "deceiving" and "deceitful" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (deceptive)
a. engañoso
He tried to cover up his deceitful behavior by drawing attention to his opponent.Trató de encubrir su comportamiento engañoso enfocando la atención a su oponente.
b. falso
The character known as the savior in the movie turned out to be a deceitful con man.El personaje conocido como el salvador en la película resultó ser un estafador falso.
c. mentiroso
When Susan found out that her son had forged her signature, she punished him for being a deceitful child.Cuando Susan se enteró de que su hijo había falsificado su firma, lo castigó por ser un niño mentiroso.
