mentiroso
liar, dishonest
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/men.tiˈɾo.so/
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Cultural Note
Calling someone 'mentiroso/a' is a direct accusation and quite confrontational in Spanish. While used casually among close friends and children, in formal contexts it's a serious insult. The children's rhyme 'mentiroso, mentiroso, se te va a crecer la nariz' (liar, liar, your nose will grow) references the Pinocchio tale.
📝 Example Sentences
¡Mentiroso! Sé que no me estás diciendo la verdad.
Liar! I know you're not telling me the truth.
No confío en él porque es muy mentiroso.
I don't trust him because he's very dishonest.
No seas mentirosa, cuéntame lo que pasó.
Don't be a liar, tell me what happened.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | mentirosa |
| masculine | mentiroso |
| feminine_plural | mentirosas |
| masculine_plural | mentirosos |