What does "mentir" mean in English?

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Spanish

mentir

English

to lie

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Examples of how to use "mentir" in Spanish

Spanish
No me gusta que me mientan.
English
I don't like being lied to.
Spanish
Siempre miento para evitar problemas.
English
I always lie to avoid problems.
Spanish
Ayer mentí sobre mi edad.
English
Yesterday I lied about my age.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, mentía a veces.
English
When I was a child, I lied sometimes.
Spanish
Mañana mentiré si es necesario.
English
I will lie tomorrow if necessary.

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