verb🔗ShareFar un farol, engañarTo make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is."John bluffed by betting without even a pair."John hizo un farol al apostar sin siquiera tener un par.communicationbusinessgamesportentertainmentactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFar alarde, farolear(by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage."The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"El gobierno afirma que convocará elecciones si este proyecto de ley no se aprueba. ¿Está realmente dispuesto a hacerlo, o está faroleando?communicationgamebusinesssportmilitaryattitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFar farol, engañarTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."Engañamos a los guardias para pasar.communicationbusinessgameactioncharactersportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHinchar, inflarTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat was bluffing its fur, trying to look bigger and scare away the dog. "El gato estaba inflando su pelaje, tratando de parecer más grande y asustar al perro.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFarol, engañoA bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate."His entire strategy in the negotiation was based on bluffing, hoping to make us believe he had other job offers even though he didn't. "Toda su estrategia en la negociación se basó en el farol, con la esperanza de hacernos creer que tenía otras ofertas de trabajo, aunque no fuera así.communicationgamesportentertainmentbusinessattitudeactiontendencycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
