How to Say "Hypocrite" in Portuguese

hipócrita

/iˈpɔ.kɾi.tɐ/feminine, masculine

The English word 'hypocrite' is hipócrita in Portuguese.

hipócrita refers to a person who practices hypocrisy. It can also be used to describe someone as being 'hypocritical'.

Meaning: person practising hypocrisy (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun hipócrita also functions as an adjective meaning 'hypocritical'.

The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /iˈpɔ.kɾi.tɐ/.

In Portuguese, the word hipócrita is a gender-neutral noun and adjective. Unlike many other Portuguese nouns, you do not change the ending to 'o' or 'a' to indicate if the person is male or female.
In some Portuguese-speaking contexts, calling someone a hipócrita is seen as a direct attack on their character or 'moralidade', making it a much sharper social confrontation than the English equivalent might feel in casual settings.
Portuguese speakers may use the phrase dois pesos e duas medidas (two weights and two measures) to describe the behavior of a hipócrita.

Tom é um hipócrita.
Tom is a hypocrite.
This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a hipócrita.
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Eu não sou hipócrita.
I'm not a hypocrite.
This sentence is useful for denying that one is a hipócrita.
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Você é muito hipócrita.
You're such a hypocrite.
This sentence is useful for describing someone as being very hipócrita.
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O político demonstrou ser um hipócrita, prometendo combater a corrupção enquanto estava envolvido em diversos esquemas.
The politician proved to be a hypocrite, promising to fight corruption while being involved in various schemes.
O líder religioso se revelou um falso moralista ao praticar atos que ele mesmo condenava publicamente.
The religious leader turned out to be a false moralist by engaging in acts he publicly condemned.
Aquele amigo é tão falso! Sempre age de maneira diferente quando estamos de olho nele.
That friend is so hypocritical! He always behaves differently when we're watching him.
O político foi chamado de cínico por fazer promessas vazias apenas para ganhar votos.
The politician was called a hypocrite for making empty promises just to gain votes.
Não confie nele, ele é falso como Judas e vai te decepcionar.
Don't trust him, he's a hypocrite like Judas, and he'll disappoint you.
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