eres falso
/eɾes falso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're fake" is translated into Spanish as eres falso.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they are being insincere or are not acting as their true self. While the word falso can be used in a literal sense to describe a counterfeit object, such as a fake diamond, applying it to a person specifically targets their lack of authenticity.
Which one should you use?
You can use the form eres un falso to turn the phrase into a noun phrase, which means "you are a fake [person/one]".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, you must use the feminine form eres falsa. To say "they are fake" for a masculine or mixed group, use the plural form son falsos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes falso/
Did you know?
- The word eres is a linguistic relic from the Latin future tense 'eris', meaning 'you will be'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone falso is a severe social accusation of betrayal. It often suggests that the person is a 'two-faced' friend who pretends to be loyal while acting against you.
- To emphasize that someone is 'two-faced', people may use the phrase doble cara instead of falso.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, pero debo señalar que su comportamiento me hace pensar que usted es una persona hipócrita.Excuse me, but I have to point out that your behavior makes me think that you are a hypocritical person.
- No te puedo creer, eres falsa con todos.I can't believe you, you're fake with everyone.
- No me gusta hablar contigo porque eres falso.I don't like talking to you because you're fake.
- Todo el mundo sabe que eres falso.Everyone knows that you're fake.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are arguing about a betrayal.
- MateoSiempre dices lo que los demás quieren oír.You always say what others want to hear.
- ElenaSolo trato de ser amable con todos.I'm just trying to be kind to everyone.
- MateoNo, Elena, eres falso conmigo.No, Elena, you're fake with me.
- ElenaNo puedo creer que pienses eso de mí.I can't believe you think that of me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, falso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
