Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
tramposo
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾamˈposo/
Meaning
- adjectivedishonest
Example
No seas tramposo en el juego.
Don't be dishonest in the game.
More examples
El vendedor resultó ser tramposo.
The seller turned out to be dishonest.
Core concept
Player secretly hiding extra cards.
Common phrases
ser tramposo
be dishonest
jugador tramposo
cheating player
comportamiento tramposo
dishonest behavior
Similar words
mentiroso: Invents or states untrue facts to mislead listeners.
deshonesto: Behaves corruptly or unfairly to benefit oneself at others' expense.
aprovechado: Exploits favors, generosity, or situations to serve personal interests.
engañoso: Presents information or appearance that leads others to false beliefs.
Definition in Spanish
Que se comporta con engaño o falta de honestidad, especialmente para ganar ventaja.
Word origin
From Spanish trampa 'trap, deceit' plus the adjectival suffix -oso 'full of/prone to', yielding an adjective meaning given to trickery.
Usage tips
- Used for a person or their behavior; use hacer trampa for the action, and match gender when calling someone tramposo/tramposa.