mentirosa
“mentirosa” means “liar” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
liar
Also: fibber, deceiver
📝 In Action
No le creas; ella es una mentirosa terrible.
A2Don't believe her; she is a terrible liar.
Me llamó mentirosa solo porque olvidé la cita.
B1She called me a liar just because I forgot the appointment.
La niña se disculpó por ser una mentirosa con sus padres.
B1The girl apologized for being a fibber to her parents.
lying, deceitful
Also: false
📝 In Action
La historia que nos contó parecía muy mentirosa.
B1The story she told us seemed very false/lying.
No quiero oír otra excusa mentirosa.
B2I don't want to hear another lying excuse.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'mentirosa' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb *mentir* (to lie), which itself derives from the Latin verb *mentīrī*, meaning 'to invent, to deceive, or to lie.' The suffix '-osa' indicates a feminine person or quality characterized by the action of the verb root.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mentirosa' and 'mentiroso'?
'Mentirosa' is the feminine form, used for girls, women, or feminine objects/concepts. 'Mentiroso' is the masculine form, used for boys, men, or masculine objects/concepts. Both mean 'liar' or 'lying'.
How do I say 'a little liar'?
You can add the diminutive ending '-ita' to make it sound smaller or cuter: 'mentirosita'. This is often used when speaking to children or when trying to lessen the severity of the accusation.