Mentirosos (en. Liars)

/men.ti.ˈro.sos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One who lies or has a tendency to lie.

Don't trust him, he is a liar.

No confíes en él, es un mentiroso.

One who is deceitful or untrue.

Politicians' promises are often deceitful.

Las promesas de los políticos a menudo son mentirosas.

The term comes from the verb 'to lie', derived from the Latin 'mentīre'.

to be a liar

To act dishonestly by not telling the truth.

ser un mentiroso

to lie like a rogue

To lie in a shameless and brazen manner.

mentir como un bellaco

there is no caliber of liars

Referring to the low quality of lies.

no hay calibre de mentirosos

to lie

To say something that is not true.

mentir

lie

An expression contrary to what is known or believed.

mentira

liar

A person who lies.

mentiroso

Braggart

Don't believe him, he's a braggart who always exaggerates.

No le creas, es un fanfarrón que siempre exagera.

Spinner of tales

That guy is a spinner of tales, he always lies about his adventures.

Ese chico es un cuentero, siempre miente sobre sus aventuras.