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shifty in Spanish

shifty in Spanish is astuto, despiadado — shifty means looking or behaving as if dishonest or untrustworthy; evasive.

shifty in Spanish

astuto
adj
(informal, idiomatic) Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.
despiadado
adj
(informal, idiomatic) Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.

What does "shifty" mean?

  1. adj Looking or behaving as if dishonest or untrustworthy; evasive.
    "He gave a shifty answer when asked where he had been."

shifty in a sentence

  • He gave a shifty answer when asked where he had been.
  • The shifty-looking stranger avoided eye contact.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shifty" in Spanish?

"shifty" in Spanish is astuto, despiadado. shifty means: Looking or behaving as if dishonest or untrustworthy; evasive.

How do you use "shifty" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a shifty answer when asked where he had been." In Spanish, "shifty" is astuto, despiadado.

Are there other ways to say "shifty" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "shifty": astuto, despiadado.

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