dar en caperuza (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Phrase

Phonetic Transcription

• /ˈdaɾ en ka.peˈɾuθa/

How the Phrase is Used

The phrase "dar en caperuza" is a colloquial expression in Spanish. It is used to describe being fooled or tricked by someone or something. It is more commonly used in oral speech rather than written context.

Examples:

1. Spanish: ¡Cuidado con ese vendedor, te puede dar en caperuza y venderte algo que no necesitas! English: Watch out for that salesman, he can trick you and sell you something you don't need!

2. Spanish: No te dejes dar en caperuza por promesas vacías. English: Don't let yourself be fooled by empty promises.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Dar gato por liebre
• Translation: To deceive or trick someone by giving them something of poor quality instead of what was expected.
• Example: No compres en esa tienda, siempre dan gato por liebre.

• Translation: Don't buy from that store, they always deceive customers.

• Tomar el pelo

• Translation: To fool or kid someone.
• Example: No te preocupes, solo te estaba tomando el pelo.
• Translation: Don't worry, I was just pulling your leg.

Etymology

The phrase "dar en caperuza" seems to be derived from the idea of someone being hoodwinked or deceived, with "caperuza" referring to a hood or covering for the head.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Engañar (to deceive) - Estafar (to swindle)

Antonyms: - Descubrir el engaño (to uncover the deception) - Revelar la verdad (to reveal the truth)