mentiroso
liar / lying
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/mẽtiˈɾozu/
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Cultural Note
Mentiroso can function as both an adjective and a noun in Portuguese. Calling someone 'mentiroso/a' is a serious accusation in Portuguese culture. The children's rhyme 'mentiroso, mentiroso, nariz de Pinóquio' (liar, liar, Pinocchio nose) shows how early this concept is taught. In relationships, being labeled 'mentiroso/a' is deeply hurtful.
📝 Example Sentences
Não sejas mentiroso, diz-me a verdade.
Don't be a liar, tell me the truth.
Ele é tão mentiroso que já ninguém acredita nele.
He's such a liar that nobody believes him anymore.
Aqueles olhos mentirosos não me enganam.
Those lying eyes don't fool me.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | mentirosas |
| masculine_plural | mentirosos |
| feminine_singular | mentirosa |
| masculine_singular | mentiroso |