mentiroso
masculine, neutral
In Mexican Spanish "liar" is mentiroso for a man and mentirosa for a woman. The verb is mentir. The word is the same in Mexico as elsewhere.
Meaning: person who lies (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| mentiroso | masculine, neutral |
| mentirosa | feminine, neutral |
Between friends, a joking way to call someone out is mentiroso said with a smile.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word agrees with gender: mentiroso and mentirosa. The plural is mentirosos or mentirosas.
Did you know?
- There is a Spanish saying that a liar is caught sooner than a limping person.
Examples in context
- Eres un mentiroso.You are a liar.
- Ella no es mentirosa.She is not a liar.
Example conversation
Two siblings argue about a broken vase in Monterrey.
- LaloYo no rompí el jarrón.I did not break the vase.
- MimiEres un mentiroso, te vi.You are a liar, I saw you.
- LaloBueno, sí fui yo.Okay, it was me.
