What is the Spanish word for "liar"?

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

English

liar

Spanish

mentiroso

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Alternative translations of "liar"

embustero
farsante
tramposo
engañador

Examples of how to use "liar" in Spanish

English
Nobody believes a known liar.
Spanish
Nadie cree en un mentiroso conocido.
English
He called her a liar during the meeting.
Spanish
La llamó mentirosa durante la reunión.
English
Don't be a liar when telling the truth.
Spanish
No seas mentiroso al decir la verdad.
English
The child shouted, "You're a liar!" loudly.
Spanish
El niño gritó, "¡Eres un mentiroso!" en voz alta.
English
A liar often loses friends and trust.
Spanish
Un mentiroso suele perder amigos y confianza.

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