miento
“miento” means “I lie” in Spanish (stating that what you are saying is not true).
I lie, I am lyingAlso: I deceive
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Si digo que no estoy cansado, miento.
A2If I say I'm not tired, I'm lying.
Nunca miento sobre mi edad.
A2I never lie about my age.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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What does 'miento' mean in English?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin verb 'mentiri', which relates to the mind. The idea is that you are 'thinking up' or inventing something rather than telling the truth.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'miento' the same as 'siento'?
No, although they rhyme! 'Miento' means 'I lie' (from mentir), while 'siento' means 'I feel' (from sentir) or 'I sit' (from sentar).
Can 'miento' mean 'I am lying'?
Yes. In Spanish, the simple present tense ('miento') can cover both the habit ('I lie often') and the action happening right now ('I am lying').