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“impostor” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/imposˈtoɾ/

Example

No hables con ese impostor.

Don't talk to that impostor.

Illustration for impostor (impostor)

How to say “impostor” in Spanish

“Impostor” in Spanish is impostor.

Person pretending to be someone else.

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

Example sentences with impostor

El público se dio cuenta de que era un impostor y lo abucheó.

The audience realized he was an impostor and booed him.

Tips for using impostor

  • Calling someone un impostor in Spanish is a direct accusation, so when evidence is uncertain speakers often describe the behavior with se hace pasar por or finge ser instead.

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