How to Say "fibs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fibs” is “mentiras” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No me gustan las mentiras. Siempre digo la verdad.
I don't like lies. I always tell the truth.
Su historia estaba llena de mentiras y contradicciones.
His story was full of lies and contradictions.
El niño juró que no había dicho mentiras sobre el jarrón roto.
The child swore he hadn't told lies about the broken vase.
Gender and Plural
This word is the plural of 'la mentira' (a feminine word), so it always uses feminine articles and adjectives, like 'las mentiras'.
Verbs of Communication
To express the act of speaking untruths, use verbs like 'decir' (to say) or 'contar' (to tell/narrate) before 'mentiras'.
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “Using 'mentiras' when you mean the verb 'to lie' (mentir).”
Correction: Remember 'mentiras' is the *things* that are not true (the noun). The verb form is usually 'mientes' (you lie).
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