mintiendo
/mintjendo/from spelling rules
The English slang term "capping" can be translated into Spanish as mintiendo.
In Spanish, this term is used to describe the act of lying or exaggerating the truth.
How do you pronounce it?
/mintjendo/
Did you know?
- In certain parts of Mexico, 'capping' or lying can be described as dar atole con el dedo, which literally translates to 'giving porridge with a finger'.
- While mintiendo is the standard word for lying, some regions use the expression contar milongas to describe 'capping', referring to a traditional musical style from Argentina and Uruguay.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone a mentiroso is often softened by adding está instead of es, suggesting that lying is a temporary behavior rather than a permanent personality trait.
Examples in context
- Sé que me estás mintiendo.I know you are lying to me.
- No sigas mintiendo sobre lo que pasó.Stop lying about what happened.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a story that sounds fake.
- Alejandro¡Gané diez mil dólares ayer!I won ten thousand dollars yesterday!
- SofíaEstás mintiendo, Alejandro.You're capping, Alejandro.
- AlejandroTe juro que es verdad.I swear it is true.
- SofíaNo te creo nada.I don't believe you at all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
