Engañábamos

Engañábamos is a Spanish word that translates to "we were deceiving" or "we used to deceive" in English. It is the first-person plural imperfect indicative form of the verb engañar, which means to deceive, trick, fool, or mislead. The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe ongoing actions, habitual actions, or states of being in the past. Therefore, "engañábamos" conveys a sense of past continuous deception or a repeated act of deception in the past.

The context in which "engañábamos" is used will determine the specific nuance of the meaning. For example, a sentence like "Engañábamos a nuestros padres diciendo que estábamos estudiando" translates to "We were deceiving our parents by saying we were studying" or "We used to deceive our parents by saying we were studying." This implies a sustained or habitual behavior. Alternatively, in a narrative, it could refer to a specific instance of deception that was ongoing for a period. The word itself carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of honesty or integrity.