mentira
lie / falsehood
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/mẽˈtiɾɐ/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'mentira!' in colloquial Portuguese (especially Brazilian) can be used as an exclamation meaning 'No way!' or 'I can't believe it!' similar to English 'You're kidding!' It doesn't necessarily accuse someone of lying but expresses disbelief.
📝 Example Sentences
A nossa relação não pode ser construída sobre mentiras.
Our relationship can't be built on lies.
Isso é uma mentira descarada.
That's a blatant lie.
Contaste uma mentira e eu acreditei.
You told a lie and I believed it.