Meaning
cheat, card sharp
- A person who cheats in gambling, particularly at cards.
In a sentence
I giocatori si sono accorti subito che al tavolo c'era un baro.
The players immediately noticed that there was a cheat at the table.
Non giocare a poker con lui, è un baro esperto.
Don't play poker with him; he is an experienced card sharp.
Come faceva quel baro a nascondere le carte nella manica?
How did that card sharp manage to hide the cards in his sleeve?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| baro | masculine · singular |
| bari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Specific to gambling and card games, whereas 'imbroglione' is used for general cheaters or swindlers.