English–Spanish
“swindle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/estaˈfaɾ/
Example
No te fíes; pueden estafar a la gente con ofertas falsas.
Don't trust them; they can swindle people with fake offers.
How to say “swindle” in Spanish
“Swindle” in Spanish is estafar.
A person tricking another into handing over money or valuables.
Example sentences with estafar
Cuidado con correos que piden datos personales; te pueden estafar por internet.
Be careful with emails that ask for personal information; they can scam you over the internet.
Tips for using estafar
- Used for scams and fraud in legal or news contexts, while engañar covers casual lies or small tricks.