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engano — meaning in English

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English meaning

deception noun An action or scheme designed to make someone believe something untrue.
mistake noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.

Senses

engano is used for these senses in English:

deception An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
mistake An error.
wrong number (by extension) A telephone call received from an unfamiliar caller, due to a mistake in the number dialled.

mistake — full definition

noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
verb To misunderstand or wrongly identify someone or something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

logro enganação erro equívoco enganar-se equivocar-se errar confundir