In Spanish slang, 'columpiar' is often used to mean 'to deceive' or 'to fool someone'. It is a metaphor derived from the action of swinging something back and forth, much like a swing (columpio), implying that you are playing with someone's expectations or perceptions.
Examples
- Spanish: No te dejes columpiar por las mentiras de esa gente.
- English: Don't let yourself be fooled by the lies of those people.