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“charlatan” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃaɾlaˈtan/

Example

El supuesto curandero era un charlatán.

The supposed healer was a charlatan.

Illustration for charlatán (charlatan)

How to say “charlatan” in Spanish

“Charlatan” in Spanish is charlatán.

Quack or mountebank who persuades by charm and patter.

Full entry for charlatán: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with charlatán

No confíes en un charlatán que promete curas rápidas.

Don't trust a charlatan who promises quick cures.

Tips for using charlatán

  • Compared with estafador, charlatán emphasizes persuasive speech and showmanship rather than technical fraud, and the feminine form is charlatana.

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