mentiras
men-TEE-ras
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Plural
This word is the plural of 'la mentira' (a feminine word), so it always uses feminine articles and adjectives, like 'las mentiras'.
Verbs of Communication
To express the act of speaking untruths, use verbs like 'decir' (to say) or 'contar' (to tell/narrate) before 'mentiras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'mentiras' when you mean the verb 'to lie' (mentir)."
Correction: Remember 'mentiras' is the *things* that are not true (the noun). The verb form is usually 'mientes' (you lie).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Disbelief
A common informal way to express disbelief or call someone out is simply saying '¡Mentira!' (singular) or '¡Puras mentiras!' (Pure lies!).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mentiras
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is most commonly used when you want to say 'to tell lies'?
📚 More Resources
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.'