hipocresía
hypocrisy
The Spanish word 'hipocresía' translates to 'hypocrisy' in English. Hypocrisy is the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. It is often associated with actions that contradict previous statements and behaviors. In a general sense, a person can be called a hypocrite if they criticize others for something that they themselves are guilty of.
Example sentences using: hipocresía
La hipocresía en la política es frecuente.
Hypocrisy in politics is common.
This sentence expresses a commonly shared opinion that acts of hypocrisy, or saying one thing while doing another, are often observed within the political sphere.
No soporto su hipocresía.
I can’t stand his/her hypocrisy.
This sentence is used when someone is frustrated or exasperated with another person's hypocritical behavior, meaning that person claims to have certain beliefs or feelings but behaves in a way that contradicts them.
La hipocresía de su comportamiento se hizo evidente.
The hypocrisy of his/her behavior became evident.
This sentence is used when someone's actions have revealed a discrepancy between what they previously claimed to believe or feel, and their actual behavior, thus exposing their hypocrisy.