noun🔗ShareFarol, faroleoAn act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio."That is only bluff, or a bluff."Eso es solo un farol, o un faroleo.communicationactionentertainmentpositionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaroles, engañosAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."His opponent's constant raises were just bluffs, as he folded to a smaller bet in the end, revealing a weak hand. "Las constantes subidas de su oponente eran solo faroles, ya que al final se retiró ante una apuesta más pequeña, revelando una mano débil.communicationbusinessgameattitudecharactermindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePóquerThe card game poker."My grandfather enjoys playing bluffs with his friends every Saturday night. "A mi abuelo le gusta jugar al póquer con sus amigos todos los sábados por la noche.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFarolero, fanfarrónOne who bluffs; a bluffer."The team's star player, known for his bluffs, often pretended to be more tired than he was to avoid extra practice. "El jugador estrella del equipo, conocido por sus faroles, a menudo fingía estar más cansado de lo que estaba para evitar prácticas adicionales.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcusas, pretextoAn excuse."His "bluffs" about being sick were unconvincing; he was clearly just tired of school. "Sus "excusas" sobre estar enfermo no eran convincentes; claramente estaba cansado de la escuela.attitudecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFar un farol, farolearTo 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 faroleó al apostar sin siquiera tener un par.communicationbusinessgameattitudeactionentertainmentChat 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?"¿Realmente está dispuesta a hacerlo, o está faroleando? El gobierno afirma que convocará elecciones si este proyecto de ley no se aprueba.communicationbusinessactioncharactergameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFar faroles, engañarTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."Engañamos a los guardias para pasar.attitudecharacteractionentertainmentbusinesssportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcantilado, barrancoA high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face."The children loved to play near the bluffs overlooking the wide river. "A los niños les encantaba jugar cerca de los acantilados con vistas al ancho río.geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBosque pequeño, arboledaA small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The children loved to play hide-and-seek in the small bluffs of willow trees near the creek. "A los niños les encantaba jugar al escondite en los pequeños bosques de sauces cerca del arroyo.environmentnatureplantgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHincharse, inflarseTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat's fur bluffed up when it saw the dog. "El pelaje del gato se hinchó cuando vio al perro.appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
