How to Say "fallacy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fallacy” is “mito” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
untrue statement
Examples
Es un mito que el dinero da la felicidad; la realidad es más compleja.
It is a myth that money brings happiness; the reality is more complex.
Tenemos que desmentir el mito de que aprender un idioma es difícil.
We have to debunk the myth that learning a language is difficult.
Using 'es un mito'
This phrase is a quick way to reject a claim. You often follow it with 'que' and a verb in the indicative mood if you state a fact, or the subjunctive if you express doubt or a wish.
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