Also means
lure, bait
Usage Note
Anzuelo is used both literally for a fishing hook and figuratively for a trap or enticement: caer en el anzuelo means 'to fall for it' or 'to take the bait.' The figurative use is very common in everyday speech and journalism.
Examples
"El pez mordió el anzuelo sin dudar."
Natural Translation
The fish bit the hook without hesitating.
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