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The meaning of the Spanish word "mentira" and how you use it

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mentira
(n.) (fem.) (sing.) lie; lying
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Eso es mentira .
That's a lie.
Ella dijo una mentira .
She told a lie.
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If They Had Only Known ...
Parece mentira que alguien pueda meterse por ahí .
It seems like a lie that someone could get themselves through there.
"Laugh When You Can, Cry When You Need To" - El Chojin
Eso es mentira .
That's a lie.
Idioms of Spain: Big like A ...
Realmente , esto es una mentira como una catedral .
Actually, this is a lie like a cathedral.
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mentira
(expression) joking; it's a joke; it's not true; no way (lit. lie)
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Te odio . Mentira .
I hate you. Joking.
Llamen a seguridad . Mentira .
Call security. Joking.
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You Know You're Latino When ...
Mentira . Ma , si estás viendo , te amo .
Joking. Ma, if you're watching, I love you.
Why Jorge Loves His Dog
Mentira , es una broma .
Kidding, it's a joke.
A Typical Barbecue with Friends
Mentira , solo habla así porque vio Soy Luna y ni siquiera terminó la primera temporada .
It's a lie, he only talks like that because he saw Soy Luna and he didn't even finish the first season.
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de...mentira
(phrase) imitation; fake (lit. of lie)
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Este es un documental de mentira .
This is a fake documentary.
Era una empresa de mentira .
It was a fake company.
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