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    Mientes (en. You lie)

    /ˈmjentes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To say something that is not true.
    When you say you haven't seen the book, you are lying.
    Cuando dices que no has visto el libro, mientes.
    To deceive someone.
    You're not lying, I know you went to the party.
    No mientes, sé que fuiste a la fiesta.
    To hide the truth intentionally.
    If you tell me that everything is fine, you're lying.
    Si me dices que todo está bien, mientes.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'mentire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't lie
    It is used to ask someone not to tell a lie.
    no mientas
    lying by omission
    It means not to tell the whole truth intentionally.
    mentir por omisión
    white lies
    Lies told to protect someone's feelings.
    mentiras piadosas

    Related Words

    to lie
    To say a falsehood.
    mentir
    lie
    A false or misleading statement.
    mentira
    liar
    A person who lies frequently.
    mentiroso

    Slang Meanings

    To say something false in a colloquial context.
    When you say you arrived early, you're lying, we all know it!
    Cuando dices que llegaste temprano, mientes, ¡todos lo sabemos!
    To use a lie humorously.
    You're just lying to make me laugh.
    Solo estás mientiendo para hacerme reír.