flatter
BrE /ˈflætə/ AmE /ˈflætər/
verb en → es
past flattered pp flattered ing flattering
to say nice things to someone in order to make them feel good or to get something you want from them
halagar, complimenter a alguien
- flatter somebody about/with something
Collocations flatter someone's ego · flatter someone with compliments
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She flattered him by saying he was the best player on the team.
Lo halagó diciéndole que era el mejor jugador del equipo.
to praise someone in a way that is not sincere or honest, often to get something you want from them
halagar, elogiar falsamente
- flatter somebody about/with something
Collocations flatter someone's vanity · flatter someone with empty praise
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He flattered her to get a promotion.
La halagó para conseguir un ascenso.