1. A game in which players act out words or phrases for others to guess, without speaking
We played charades at the party last night.
Jogamos charadas na festa ontem à noite.
2. A pretense or deception; a false or ridiculous act
His apology was just a charade; he didn't mean it.
Seu pedido de desculpas era apenas uma charada; ele não falava sério.