con in Spanish
con in Spanish is contra, embaucar, engañar — con means a dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
con in Spanish
contra
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
embaucar
(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
engañar
(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
estafar
(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
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 Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "con" in Spanish?
"con" in Spanish is contra, embaucar, engañar. 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 Spanish, "con" is contra, embaucar, engañar.
Are there other ways to say "con" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "con": contra, embaucar, engañar, estafar.
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