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    Embustes (en. Lies)

    /emˈbustes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Expression of a fact that is false or misleading.
    The lies he told to get out of trouble were becoming more extravagant.
    Los embustes que contaba para salir de problemas eran cada vez más extravagantes.
    Falsehood in narrative or speech.
    The politician became famous for his lies and empty promises.
    El político se hizo famoso por sus embustes y promesas vacías.
    An invented tale or story that lacks veracity.
    I didn’t believe him, as he always tells lies about his life.
    No le creí, ya que siempre cuenta embustes sobre su vida.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'embustear', which means to deceive or lie.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell lies
    To tell lies or distort the truth.
    contar embustes
    to live on lies
    To be sustained by lies or deceptions.
    vivir de embustes
    I don't swallow the lies
    I don't believe in the lies that are told.
    no trago los embustes

    Related Words

    liar
    A person who tends to tell lies.
    embustero
    to deceive
    The action of deceiving or lying.
    embustear
    false
    That is not true.
    falso

    Slang Meanings

    Incredible or exaggerated story.
    That guy always tells lies that seem like they're from a movie.
    Ese tipo siempre cuenta embustes que parecen sacados de una película.
    Unlikely excuse.
    He presented a lie to justify his absence.
    Me presentó un embuste para justificar su ausencia.