mito
/ˈmito/
The Spanish word for myth is mito.
The word mito refers to a commonly-held but false belief.
Meaning: commonly-held but false belief (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mito is mitos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmito/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific term, mitomanía, to describe the pathological tendency to tell lies or create myths about oneself.
- In Spanish, the word mito is frequently used in the expression desmontar un mito, which literally means 'to dismantle a myth'. It is the standard way to say 'debunking a myth'.
- Unlike the English tendency to use 'myth' for any unproven story, a Spanish speaker might prefer fábula if the story is intended to teach a moral lesson.
Examples in context
- Eso es un mito.That's a myth.This sentence shows how to state that something is a myth using mito.Tatoeba #1922697 by hayastan, translation #1897778 by CK
- Eso no es más que un mito.That's nothing more than a myth.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that something is nothing more than a myth using mito.Tatoeba #13649091 by Seael, translation #13649097 by frpzzd
- La montaña es famosa en mitos y leyendas.The mountain is famous in myth and legend.This sentence demonstrates how to use mito when discussing myths and legends.Tatoeba #1707595 by hayastan, translation #47712 by orcrist
- Los mitos griegos son fascinantes.Greek myths are fascinating.
- Las leyendas urbanas se mezclan con mitos antiguos.Urban legends blend with ancient myths.
- La mitología griega es apasionante.Greek mythology is fascinating.
- La creencia de los Chaneques es un antiguo mito en México.The Chaneques' belief is an ancient myth in Mexico.
- La leyenda urbana del hombre de la bolsa es realmente escalofriante.The urban legend of "the bag man" is truly chilling.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a health tip they heard.
- Daniel¿Es verdad que beber café es malo?Is it true that drinking coffee is bad?
- LucíaNo, eso es un mito total.No, that is a total myth.
- DanielMenos mal, me preocupaba mucho.Thank goodness, I was very worried.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, Daniel.Don't worry, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
