Spanish word

falso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfalso/

Meaning

  • adjectivefake

Example

Esa foto es falsa.

That photo is fake.

Illustration for falso (fake)

More examples

No cumplió su promesa falsa.

He did not keep his false promise.

Core concept

Phony smile.

Common phrases

  • promesa falsa

    false promise

  • sonrisa falsa

    fake smile

  • historia falsa

    false story

Similar words

insincero: Speaks or behaves without revealing true feelings, not openly sincere.
fingido: Pretends emotional responses; reactions are staged rather than felt.
mentiroso: Tends to tell untruths; says things that are not true.
afectado: Behaves in an affected, showy way to be noticed or admired.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra falta de sinceridad o veracidad en una persona, actitud o gesto.

Word origin

From Latin falsus, past participle of fallere 'to deceive', Spanish falso describes people, attitudes, or gestures that display a lack of sincerity.

Usage tips

  • About a person, ser falso is a strong moral accusation so speakers often soften it with parecer falso or by describing the specific insincere action.

Other meanings

  • counterfeitnoun
  • falseadjective

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