How is the word mentir translated from Spanish to English

English translation
lie
verb

Decir algo que se sabe que no es verdad.

To say something you know is not true.

Examples with “mentir”

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  • Prefiero callarme antes que mentir. I'd rather keep quiet than lie.

  • No vale la pena mentir por algo tan pequeño. It isn't worth lying about something so small.

  • ¿Se puede mentir sin que se note? Can you lie without it showing?

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