mienten
MYEN-ten
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ellos mienten para evitar el castigo.
A2They lie to avoid punishment.
Si ustedes mienten, nadie confiará en el grupo.
A2If you all lie, nobody will trust the group.
A veces las estadísticas mienten.
B1Sometimes statistics lie.
💡 Grammar Points
The Spelling Swap
This word comes from the verb 'mentir.' When you emphasize the 'e' in the base word, it splits into 'ie.' This is why we say 'mienten' instead of 'menten.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'i'
Mistake: "Los niños menten."
Correction: Los niños mienten. In the present tense, the 'e' changes to 'ie' for everyone except the 'we' and 'you all (Spain)' forms.
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Context
Calling someone a liar is very strong in Spanish. If you want to be softer, you can say 'no están diciendo la verdad' (they aren't telling the truth).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mienten
Question 1 of 1
Which group of people is 'mienten' referring to?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mienten' the same as 'mientan'?
Not quite! 'Mienten' is for stating a fact (they lie), while 'mientan' is used for wishes, doubts, or commands (e.g., 'I don't want them to lie').