nounmasculinepl: embustes
lie, deception, trick, swindle
1. A false statement or deception intended to deceive someone
He told an embuste to avoid trouble.
Ele contou um embuste para evitar problemas.
2. A fraudulent scheme or trick to obtain something from someone
The con artist's embuste was exposed by the police.
O embuste do vigarista foi exposto pela polícia.
3. Dishonest behavior or fraudulent conduct
His reputation was damaged by the embuste.
Sua reputação foi danificada pelo embuste.
NYC Slang
con, scam, hustle
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