cilada

[si-ˈla-dɐ]

nounfemininepl: ciladas

trap, snare, ambush

1. A hidden or disguised trap set to catch someone or something

The hunter set a cilada to catch the wild boar.

O caçador armou uma cilada para apanhar o javali selvagem.

2. A deceptive plan or scheme to trick or deceive someone

It was a cilada designed to make him confess.

Era uma cilada preparada para o fazer confessar.

3. An ambush or surprise attack

The enemy laid a cilada for the troops.

O inimigo preparou uma cilada para as tropas.

NYC Slang

setup, frame-up, hustle

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cilada

Common usage for trap or deceptive scheme

Portugal

cilada

Somewhat archaic; 'armadilha' is more commonly used in modern Portuguese

cair na cilada - to fall into a trap

armar uma cilada - to set a trap

escapar da cilada - to escape from a trap

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