What is the Spanish word for "fib"?

Learn how to say "fib" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

fib

Spanish

mentira blanca

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Alternative translations of "fib"

mentira
fábula
cuento
engaño

Examples of how to use "fib" in Spanish

English
He told a little white fib.
Spanish
Él contó una pequeña mentira blanca.
English
He told a small fib about being late.
Spanish
Él contó una pequeña mentira sobre llegar tarde.
English
A polite fib can sometimes avoid hurt feelings.
Spanish
Una mentira educada a veces puede evitar sentimientos heridos.
English
That fib about the dog was obvious.
Spanish
Esa mentira sobre el perro era obvia.
English
She admitted the fib and apologized quickly.
Spanish
Ella admitió la mentira y se disculpó rápidamente.

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