con in Portuguese
con in Portuguese is contra — con means a dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
con in Portuguese
contra
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
What does "con" mean?
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noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
"The whole investment offer turned out to be a con."
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verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
"She conned an elderly couple out of thousands of pounds."
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noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
"Every job has its pros and cons."
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noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
"The film follows an ex-con trying to go straight."
con in a sentence
- The whole investment offer turned out to be a con.
- He fell for a con and lost his savings.
- She conned an elderly couple out of thousands of pounds.
- Every job has its pros and cons.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "con" in Portuguese?
"con" in Portuguese is contra. con means: A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
How do you use "con" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole investment offer turned out to be a con." In Portuguese, "con" is contra.
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