mito
“mito” means “myth” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
myth, legend
📝 In Action
Los mitos griegos son fascinantes, especialmente el de Ícaro.
B1Greek myths are fascinating, especially the one about Icarus.
Estudiamos el mito fundacional de su cultura en la clase de historia.
B2We studied the foundational myth of their culture in history class.
myth, misconception
Also: fallacy
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Es un mito que el dinero da la felicidad; la realidad es más compleja.
B2It is a myth that money brings happiness; the reality is more complex.
Tenemos que desmentir el mito de que aprender un idioma es difícil.
C1We have to debunk the myth that learning a language is difficult.
legend, icon
Also: idol
📝 In Action
Ese cantante es un mito viviente de la música latina.
C1That singer is a living legend of Latin music.
El director de cine se convirtió en un mito después de su tercera película.
C2The film director became an icon after his third movie.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mito
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mito' to mean a false or incorrect belief?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'mito' comes from the Latin word *mythos*, which itself came from the ancient Greek word *mŷthos*, meaning 'story,' 'tale,' or 'speech.' It has kept this core meaning of a story or a belief across centuries.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via Latin)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'mito' siempre masculino?
Sí, 'mito' es siempre un sustantivo masculino, por lo que siempre decimos 'el mito' o 'un mito', sin importar si se refiere a una persona o a una historia.
How do I say 'mythological'?
The adjective form is 'mítico' (MEE-tee-koh). For example, 'una criatura mítica' (a mythical creature).