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to con
01
estafar, timar
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Ejemplos
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
El estafador engañó a personas mayores para que les dieran sus ahorros de toda la vida haciéndose pasar por un representante bancario por teléfono.
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
El estafador engañó a turistas desprevenidos vendiéndoles productos falsificados a precios inflados.
02
estudiar o memorizar algo a fondo, especialmente mediante repetición
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Ejemplos
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
Ella empolló el libro de texto completo para el examen leyéndolo todas las noches.
He conned the speech word for word to ensure he would not forget it.
Él memorizó el discurso palabra por palabra para asegurarse de no olvidarlo.
Con
01
desventaja, inconveniente
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Ejemplos
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
Un inconveniente importante de vivir en una gran ciudad es el alto costo de la vivienda.
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
Discutieron los contras de la nueva política, incluyendo horas de trabajo más largas y menor flexibilidad.
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
Ejemplos
He fell victim to a con while playing cards in the casino.
The street vendor 's " rare coin " was actually part of a con.
03
an individual currently serving time in jail or prison
Ejemplos
The con was transferred to a maximum-security facility.
He met several cons while working in the prison library.
con
01
against an opinion or proposition
Ejemplos
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
The senator spoke con the proposed legislation.
