Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
manipulador
Pronunciation
IPA/manipulaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmanipulator
Example
El manipulador convenció a todos con mentiras.
The manipulator convinced everyone with lies.
More examples
Es difícil mantener una relación con un manipulador.
It's difficult to maintain a relationship with a manipulator.
Core concept
Hidden puppeteer pulling strings behind a group.
Common phrases
evitar a un manipulador
avoid a manipulator
trato con un manipulador
dealings with a manipulator
Similar words
mentiroso: States falsehoods to deceive others.
engañador: Deliberately misleads people with tricks so they make wrong judgments.
seductor: Uses charm or flattery to attract and persuade others for favors or affection.
explotador: Takes unfair advantage of others to gain profit or benefits.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que, con intención deliberada, influye o controla a otras personas mediante engaños o estrategias para obtener beneficio propio.
Word origin
Formed from the verb manipular ('to manipulate' or 'to handle') plus the suffix -ador that marks the agent, with manipular tracing back to Latin manus 'hand'.
Usage tips
- Although manipular can be neutral for handling objects, calling a person manipulador normally sounds like an accusation and can come across as hostile if used bluntly.
Other meanings
- schemernoun
- handlernoun
Opposites
- persona sincerasincere personnoun
Related words
- manipulaciónmanipulationnoun
- manipularmanipulateverb