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to buffalo him

Spanish translation: confundirlo/engañarlo


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English term or phrase:to buffalo him
Spanish translation:confundirlo/engañarlo
Entered by: Marina Menendez
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20:38 Sep 24, 2007
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy
English term or phrase: to buffalo him
The president of the United Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten, called the new governor and tried to buffalo him on charters schools.
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Local time: 08:56
confundirlo/engañarlo
Explanation:
:)
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Marina Menendez
Argentina
Local time: 08:56
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thanks
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4 +5confundirlo/engañarlo
Marina Menendez


  

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0 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
confundirlo/engañarlo


Explanation:
:)

Marina Menendez
Argentina
Local time: 08:56
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PRO pts in category: 155
Grading comment
thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Powers (PhD): engañarlo, yes - pull one over on him - sneak it by him - MIke :)
2 mins
  -> Thanks, Michael!

agree  Guillermo Badenes: I agree it is "confundirlo". Even though "engañarlo" is a possible meaning, it is a long shot and a rare use.
13 mins
  -> Thanks, Guilelrmo!

agree  Elvia Rodriguez
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  -> Thanks Elvia!

agree  Annissa 7ar
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  -> Thanks Annissa!

agree  LilianaV
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Oct 2, 2008 - Changes made by Marina Menendez:
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