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🇬🇧🇪🇸 deceive - engañar : English Lesson

verb
Meaning of "deceive" ("engañar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
"Deceive" is a verb that means to make someone believe something that is not true, often to gain an advantage or to avoid the truth. It involves intentionally misleading or tricking someone.

🃏 Flash Card

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

💬 Example Sentences

I thought I found a secret treasure map, but my brother deceived me—it was just his messy homework.
My alarm clock deceived me—it rang so loudly, I thought a fire truck was in my room!
My brother deceived me into thinking the TV remote was broken… just so I wouldn’t change the channel!
I thought I won the lottery, but my friend deceived me—it was just a grocery receipt.
My dog deceived me into thinking he was sick… until I opened a bag of treats!

📖 Mini Story

Anna put a small box on the table to deceive her brother. She meant to deceive him with a fake cake, to deceive him with a song, and to deceive him again with a note. He opened the box, saw a rock, felt hurt, then made a paper flower to deceive her back. They laughed and hugged.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.