Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mentira

Noun
/menˈtiːrə/
Definition
A false statement or belief; a lie.
Examples
  • She told a mentira to avoid hurting his feelings.
  • The movie was based on a história filled with mentira and deceit.
  • He realized that the rumor was just a mentira spread by jealous friends.
Meaning
Mentira refers to anything said or done with the intention to deceive or mislead.
Synonyms
  • lie
  • falsehood
  • deception
  • untruth