What does "mentirijilla" mean in English?

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Spanish

mentirijilla

English

little lie

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Alternative translations of "mentirijilla"

fib
white lie

Examples of how to use "mentirijilla" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue solo una mentirijilla piadosa.
English
It was just a harmless little lie.
Spanish
Esa excusa es una mentirijilla inofensiva.
English
That excuse is an innocent little lie.
Spanish
No quiero escuchar otra mentirijilla hoy.
English
I don't want to hear another little lie today.
Spanish
La mentirijilla del niño fue descubierta.
English
The child's little lie was uncovered.
Spanish
Su mentirijillo no causó mucho daño.
English
His little lie didn't cause much harm.

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Fue solo una mentirijilla piadosa.

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