verb

timar

cheat · scam · swindle

Engañar a alguien para quitarle dinero u otra cosa de valor usando mentiras o trucos.

"Timar" in Spanish means to cheat or swindle someone, typically by deceiving them for financial gain or other benefits. It refers to dishonest actions intended to trick another person. This word is often associated with various forms of fraud or scams.

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Examples

Intentaron timar al turista en el mercado.verb

They tried to cheat the tourist in the market.

Ellos querían timar a unos clientes nuevos.verb

They wanted to scam some new customers.

Intentaron timar al hombre con ofertas falsas.verb

They tried to swindle the man with false offers.

Ayer alguien intentó timar a mi hermano en el mercado.verb

Yesterday someone tried to scam my brother at the market.

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