hipócrita
/iˈpokɾita/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for 'hypocrite' is hipócrita.
hipócrita is a noun used to describe a person practicing hypocrisy.
Meaning: person practising hypocrisy (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Mojigato is used specifically to refer to someone who is hypocritically prudish or excessively moralistic.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, add -s to the end: hipócritas.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈpokɾita/
Did you know?
- The word hipócrita shares the same ancient Greek root as the word 'hypocrite', but it originally meant 'actor' or 'stage performer'.
- If you want to call someone a hypocrite in a way that suggests they are pretending to be more innocent or moral than they really are, you might use the word santurrón.
- In many Spanish dialects, calling someone a careta (literally 'mask') is a common slang way to label them as a hypocrite or someone who hides their true self.
Examples in context
- Tom es un hipócrita.Tom is a hypocrite.This sentence demonstrates how to use hipócrita to identify someone's character.Tatoeba #1399939 by marcelostockle, translation #1093501 by CK
- Él fue tan lejos como para llamarte hipócrita.He went as far as to call you a hypocrite.This sentence shows the use of hipócrita as an insult or label directed at someone.Tatoeba #1615900 by teskmon, translation #295635 by CK
- ¡Hipócrita!You hypocrite!This sentence illustrates the use of hipócrita as an exclamation.Tatoeba #4483979 by cueyayotl, translation #2936461 by AlanF_US
- No puedo confiar en él, es un hipócritaI can't trust him, he's a hypocrite
- No soporto a los fariseos que predican una cosa y hacen otraI can't stand hypocrites who preach one thing and do another
- No confíes en ella, es una persona falsaDon't trust her, she's a fake person
- Siempre se hace el bueno, pero en realidad es un farsanteHe always acts like a goody two-shoes, but he's actually a phony
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend.
- AlejandroDice que no fuma, pero siempre lo hace.He says he doesn't smoke, but he always does.
- SofíaEs un hipócrita, no le creas nada.He is a hypocrite, don't believe anything he says.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía, es muy molesto.You are right, Sofía, it is very annoying.
- SofíaNo soporto a la gente hipócrita.I can't stand hypocritical people.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hypocrite” translations and entries hipócrita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hipócrita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
