mentir
to lie / to be dishonest
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/menˈtiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Mentir has the stem change e→ie in the present and e→i in the preterite. The noun 'mentira' (lie) is extremely common. In children's language, 'mentiroso/a' (liar) is one of the first insults learned. The phrase 'parece mentira' (it seems unbelievable) is a very common expression of disbelief in everyday Spanish.
📝 Example Sentences
No me mientas, quiero la verdad.
Don't lie to me, I want the truth.
Mintió sobre dónde estuvo anoche.
He lied about where he was last night.
Odio que me mientan.
I hate being lied to.