mentiroso
standard
The standard word is mentiroso. Slang includes chamuyero in Argentina for a smooth talker who stretches the truth and cuentero in parts of Latin America for someone who tells tall tales. It is also called embustero.
Meaning: someone who lies (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mentiroso | standard |
| chamuyero | slang, Argentina |
| cuentero | slang, Latin America |
| embustero | common |
Mentiroso is direct and can be a serious accusation. Embustero sounds a bit more old fashioned.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chamuyero comes from chamuyo, Argentine slang for talk or persuasive chatter.
Did you know?
- Vender humo, literally "to sell smoke", is a Spanish idiom for making empty promises.
Examples in context
- No le creas, es un mentiroso.Do not believe him, he is a liar.
- Ese chamuyero te vendió humo.That smooth talker sold you smoke.
- Eres un embustero.You are a fibber.
Example conversation
Facundo warns his friend Lucas about a new coworker in Buenos Aires.
- FacundoCuidado con Mario, es un chamuyero.Be careful with Mario, he is a smooth talker.
- Lucas¿En serio?Really?
- FacundoSí, nunca cumple lo que dice.Yes, he never does what he says.
