mentí
“mentí” means “I lied” in Spanish (past action).
I liedAlso: I told a lie
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Sí, lo admito, mentí sobre mi edad.
A2Yes, I admit it, I lied about my age.
Te dije que no fui yo, pero en realidad mentí.
B1I told you it wasn't me, but actually I lied.
Ella me preguntó, y para evitar problemas, mentí.
B1She asked me, and to avoid problems, I lied.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "mentí" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: mentí
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'mentí'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *mentiri*, which carried the same meaning: 'to lie' or 'to deceive'.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mentí' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'í' is there to ensure you stress the last syllable (men-TEE). This is a rule for almost all 'yo' forms in the simple past (preterite) tense for -er and -ir verbs.
How is 'mentí' different from 'mentía'?
'Mentí' means 'I lied' (one time, finished). 'Mentía' means 'I used to lie' (a habit in the past) or 'I was lying' (an ongoing action in the past).