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enganosa

[ẽ.ɡã.ˈno.zɐ]
adjectivefemininepl: enganosas
deceptive, misleading, deceitful
1. Tending to deceive or mislead; not truthful or honest
The advertisement was enganosa and misled consumers.
A propaganda era enganosa e enganou os consumidores.
2. False or illusory in appearance; seeming to be something other than what it is
The calm waters had an enganosa appearance, hiding dangerous currents.
As águas calmas tinham uma aparência enganosa, escondendo correntes perigosas.
3. Characterized by or involving deception or trickery
He used enganosa tactics to win the argument.
Ele usou táticas enganosas para vencer o argumento.
NYC Slang
sketchy, sus (suspicious), shady
Synonyms
enganadorafraudulentaardilosafalsailusóriamentirosatrapaceira
Antonyms
honestaverazsincerafidedignaconfiávelgenuína

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enganosa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
enganosa
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

aparência enganosa (deceptive appearance)
publicidade enganosa (false advertising)
oferta enganosa (misleading offer)
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