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    Mentira (en. Lie)

    /menˈtiɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A statement that does not correspond to the truth.
    He told a lie about his age.
    Dijo una mentira sobre su edad.
    A deliberate deception to cause confusion or harm.
    The lie was quickly discovered by everyone.
    La mentira fue descubierta rápidamente por todos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mentīra', which comes from 'mentīri', meaning 'to lie'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell lies
    To speak with falsehoods.
    decir mentiras
    a white lie
    A lie told with good intentions to avoid hurting someone.
    una mentira piadosa
    to lie astonishingly
    To lie so obviously that it surprises.
    mentir asombrosamente

    Related Words

    liar
    A person who lies frequently.
    mentiroso
    to lie
    The act of telling a lie.
    mentir
    truth
    The opposite of a lie; what is true.
    verdad

    Slang Meanings

    An exaggeration or an incredible story.
    That story he tells is a huge lie.
    Ese cuento que cuenta es una mentira de grandes dimensiones.
    A joke or a light deception.
    It was just a lie, don’t take it seriously!
    Sólo era una mentira, ¡no te lo tomes en serio!