devious in Spanish
devious in Spanish is marrullero, artero, desvioso — devious means dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
devious in Spanish
marrullero
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
artero
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
desvioso
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
engañoso
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
enrevesado
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
taimado
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
desvioso
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
sinuoso
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
tortuoso
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
What does "devious" mean?
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adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
"He used devious tactics to push his rivals out of the deal."
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adj Indirect or roundabout, rather than going straight to the point.
"We took a devious route through back roads to avoid the traffic."
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devious in a sentence
- He used devious tactics to push his rivals out of the deal.
- It was a devious plan, but it worked perfectly.
- We took a devious route through back roads to avoid the traffic.
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What is "devious" in Spanish?
"devious" in Spanish is marrullero, artero, desvioso. devious means: Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
How do you use "devious" in a sentence?
Example: "He used devious tactics to push his rivals out of the deal." In Spanish, "devious" is marrullero, artero, desvioso.
Are there other ways to say "devious" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "devious": marrullero, artero, desvioso, engañoso, enrevesado, taimado.
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