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    Mentido (en. Lied)

    /menˈti.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A false or misleading statement.
    The lie he released about his past was quickly discovered.
    El mentido que soltó sobre su pasado fue descubierto rápidamente.
    A lie told with the intent to deceive.
    His lie made everyone believe in a story that was not true.
    Su mentido hizo que todos creyeran en una historia que no era cierta.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'mentir', which comes from the Latin 'mentīre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    There is no lie that lasts a hundred years.
    Expression indicating that the truth will always come to light.
    no hay mentido que dure cien años
    to be a liar
    Refers to someone who frequently tells lies.
    ser un mentido
    to fall for the lie
    To fall into deceit or a lie.
    caer en el mentido

    Related Words

    to lie
    To say something that is not true.
    mentir
    lie
    A statement that does not correspond to reality.
    mentira

    Slang Meanings

    White lie
    Sometimes, a white lie is necessary to avoid hurting feelings.
    A veces, una mentida piadosa es necesaria para no herir sentimientos.
    To tell a lie
    He is always telling a lie about his life, don't believe him.
    Siempre está echando un mentido sobre su vida, no le creas.