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