The Portuguese verb "enganar" means "to deceive/trick" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "enganar" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "enganar" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | engano |
| tu | you (informal) | enganas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | engana |
| nós | we | enganamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | enganais |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | enganam |
Ela engana o polícia facilmente.
say it ehn-gah-NAH oo poo-LEE-see-uh fah-seehl-MEN-tuh
She deceives the police easily.
In other languages
- French Elle trompe facilement la police.
- German Sie täuscht die Polizei leicht.
- Spanish Ella engaña fácilmente a la policía.
- Dutch Zij bedriegt de politie gemakkelijk.
Eu engano-me às vezes.
say it ehn-gah-NOO-muh ahsh VEH-zesh
I deceive myself sometimes.
In other languages
- French Je me trompe parfois moi-même.
- German Ich täusche mich manchmal selbst.
- Spanish A veces me engaño a mí mismo.
- Dutch Ik bedrieg mezelf soms.
How to Conjugate "enganar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | enganei |
| tu | you (informal) | enganaste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | enganou |
| nós | we | enganámos |
| vós | you all (formal) | enganastes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | enganaram |
Ele enganou o cliente.
say it EH-luh en-gah-NOH oo klee-EN-tuh
He tricked the customer.
In other languages
- French Il a trompé le client.
- German Er hat den Kunden ausgetrickst.
- Spanish Engañó al cliente.
- Dutch Hij heeft de klant bedrogen.
Eu enganei o meu amigo.
say it ew en-gah-NAY oo mew ah-MEE-goo
I tricked my friend.
In other languages
- French J'ai trompé mon ami.
- German Ich habe meinen Freund ausgetrickst.
- Spanish Engañé a mi amigo.
- Dutch Ik heb mijn vriend bedrogen.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | enganava |
| tu | you (informal) | enganavas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | enganava |
| nós | we | enganávamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | enganáveis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | enganavam |
Ela enganava o irmão facilmente.
say it ehn-gah-NAH-vah
She was deceiving her brother easily.
In other languages
- French Elle trompait facilement son frère.
- German Sie täuschte ihren Bruder leicht.
- Spanish Ella engañaba fácilmente a su hermano.
- Dutch Zij bedroog haar broer gemakkelijk.
Eu enganava os amigos na brincadeira.
say it ehn-gah-NAH-vah
I was tricking the friends in the game.
In other languages
- French Je trompais les amis dans le jeu.
- German Ich täuschte die Freunde im Spiel.
- Spanish Estaba engañando a los amigos en el juego.
- Dutch Ik was de vrienden aan het bedriegen in het spel.
How to Conjugate "enganar" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | enganarei |
| tu | you (informal) | enganarás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | enganará |
| nós | we | enganaremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | enganareis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | enganarão |
Você enganará o amigo.
say it voh-SEH en-gah-nah-RAH oo ah-MEE-goo
You will trick the friend.
In other languages
- French Tu tromperas l'ami.
- German Du wirst den Freund täuschen.
- Spanish Engañarás al amigo.
- Dutch Jij zult de vriend bedriegen.
Eu enganarei o ladrão.
say it ay oo en-gah-nah-RAY oo lah-DROWN
I will trick the thief.
In other languages
- French Je tromperai le voleur.
- German Ich werde den Dieb täuschen.
- Spanish Engañaré al ladrón.
- Dutch Ik zal de dief bedriegen.
How to Conjugate "enganar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | enganaria |
| tu | you (informal) | enganarias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | enganaria |
| nós | we | enganaríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | enganaríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | enganariam |
Ela enganaria o vizinho.
say it EH-lah en-gah-nah-REE-ah oo vee-ZIN-yoo
She would deceive the neighbor.
In other languages
- French Elle tromperait le voisin.
- German Sie würde den Nachbarn täuschen.
- Spanish Ella engañaría al vecino.
- Dutch Zij zou de buurman bedriegen.
Eu enganaria o ladrão.
say it ew en-gah-nah-REE-ah oo lah-DROWN
I would trick the thief.
In other languages
- French Je tromperais le voleur.
- German Ich würde den Dieb täuschen.
- Spanish Engañaría al ladrón.
- Dutch Ik zou de dief bedriegen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "enganar"
Is "enganar" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Enganar" is a regular Portuguese verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "enganar" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "enganar" means "to deceive/trick" in English.
How do you conjugate "enganar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → engano, tu → enganas, ele/ela/você → engana, nós → enganamos, vós → enganais, eles/elas/vocês → enganam.
How many tenses does "enganar" have in Portuguese?
"Enganar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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