Translation
lie, falsehood
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Word origin
From the verb mentir ('to lie'), from Latin mentiri ('to lie, deceive'), related to mens ('mind'). The same Latin family gives English mental and mention.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mentiri
- English cognates
- mental, mention
Grammar
Examples
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That is a lie and you know it.
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He told me one lie after another.
¡! .
Lies! I never said that.
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He lived among lies and family secrets.
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A little lie sometimes avoids bigger problems.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 5: mentira, crecer, suelo and 7 more words.