mentiras
“mentiras” means “lies” in Spanish (untruths, falsehoods).
lies
Also: fibs, untruths
📝 In Action
No me gustan las mentiras. Siempre digo la verdad.
A1I don't like lies. I always tell the truth.
Su historia estaba llena de mentiras y contradicciones.
B1His story was full of lies and contradictions.
El niño juró que no había dicho mentiras sobre el jarrón roto.
A2The child swore he hadn't told lies about the broken vase.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mentiras
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is most commonly used when you want to say 'to tell lies'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *mentiri*, meaning 'to lie' or 'to invent.' The Spanish noun *mentira* developed directly from this root.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mentiras' a verb or a noun?
It is almost always used as a noun, meaning 'lies.' While it looks similar to the verb 'mentir' (to lie), the standard verb conjugation for 'you lie' is 'mientes,' not 'mentiras.'
How do I say 'He is a liar' using a word related to 'mentiras'?
You would use the word 'mentiroso' (masculine) or 'mentirosa' (feminine). For example: 'Él es un mentiroso.'