noun🔗ShareTonto útil, peleleOne who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe."The boss used Mark as a stooge, promising him a promotion while secretly taking credit for all of Mark's hard work. "El jefe usó a Mark como un tonto útil, prometiéndole un ascenso mientras secretamente se atribuía el crédito por todo el arduo trabajo de Mark.personcharacterbusinessjobworksocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn comparsa, un tonto útilA straight man."In the comedy routine, the comedian told the jokes, while his stooge set them up with serious questions and reactions. "En el número de comedia, el comediante contaba los chistes, mientras que su comparsa los preparaba con preguntas y reacciones serias.entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoplón, chivatoA secret informant for police."The detective relied on a stooge within the gang to provide information about their next robbery. "El detective confió en un soplón dentro de la banda para obtener información sobre su próximo robo.policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCómplice, testaferroA confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant."The professor used a stooge in the experiment; the student who always agreed with him was actually part of the research team. "El profesor usó un testaferro en el experimento; el estudiante que siempre estaba de acuerdo con él en realidad era parte del equipo de investigación.personsciencehumanorganizationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacerse el tontoTo act as a straight man.""In their comedy routine, John stooged for Mary, setting her up with questions so she could deliver the punchlines." "En su rutina cómica, John se hacía el tonto para Mary, preparándole preguntas para que pudiera soltar los remates.entertainmentstageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
