mientes
“mientes” means “you lie” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you lie
Also: (that) you lie
📝 In Action
Si dices eso, **mientes**.
A2If you say that, you are lying.
No creo que **mientas** sobre algo tan serio.
B1I don't believe that you would lie about something so serious.
📝 In Action
Tenga en **mientes** que la fecha límite es mañana.
C1Bear in mind that the deadline is tomorrow.
Es importante tener en **mientes** la seguridad de todos.
C1It is important to keep everyone's safety in mind.
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Quick Quiz: mientes
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'mientes' is used in the phrase: 'No quiero que me mientas'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'mientes' has two separate origins. As a verb form, it comes from the Latin verb *mentiri* (to lie). As a noun (in 'tener en mientes'), it is the plural of *mente*, which comes from the Latin noun *mens, mentis* (mind or intention).
First recorded: Both forms have been present in Spanish since the early Medieval period, deriving directly from Latin roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mientes' have two totally different meanings?
This happens when two words from different origins evolve to look and sound exactly the same. One 'mientes' comes from the verb 'to lie' (mentir), and the other 'mientes' is an old plural form of the noun 'mind' (mente).
Is 'mientes' the only way to say 'you lie'?
No, if you are speaking formally to an elder, boss, or stranger, you would use the 'usted' form, which is 'miente' (Usted miente).