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be deceptive
[/bi dɪˈsɛptɪv/]
verb phrase
ser enganoso
1.
to be misleading or give a false impression; to trick or deceive someone
Appearances can be deceptive.
As aparências podem ser enganosas.
2.
to deliberately provide false information with intent to mislead
His calm demeanor was deceptive; he was actually very nervous.
Seu comportamento calmo era enganoso; ele estava muito nervoso na verdade.
NYC Slang
be full of it; be on some BS
Synonyms
be misleading
be fraudulent
be dishonest
deceive
trick
mislead
Antonyms
be honest
be truthful
be genuine
be sincere
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser enganoso/enganosa
most common usage
Brazil
ser falso/falsa
alternative, slightly colloquial
Portugal
ser enganador/enganadora
also commonly used
Portugal
ser ilusório/ilusória
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
looks can be deceptive
don't let it fool you
it's not what it seems
pull the wool over someone's eyes
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