English–Spanish

“lie” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomentir · mentira

Pronunciation

IPA/ʝaˈθeɾ/

Example

El gato yace en la cama.

The cat lies on the bed.

Illustration for yacer (lie)

How to say “lie” in Spanish

“Lie” in Spanish is yacer.

A person or object stretched out horizontally on a surface.

Full entry for yacer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with yacer

La solución yace en mejorar la comunicación.

The solution lies in improving communication.

Tips for using yacer

  • Used mainly in formal or written contexts and on tombstones ('Aquí yace'); in everyday speech use acostarse or tumbarse.

Other Spanish words for “lie”

¡Por favor, no me mientas!

Please don't lie to me!

No digas mentiras.

Don't tell lies.

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