English–Spanish

“myth” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmito/

Example

Eso es un mito.

That is a myth.

Illustration for mito (myth)

How to say “myth” in Spanish

“Myth” in Spanish is mito.

Traditional community tale that explains origins or natural phenomena.

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

Example sentences with mito

Un mito urbano se comparte con facilidad.

An urban legend spreads easily.

Tips for using mito

  • In modern Spanish mito often refers to a popular misconception as well as an ancient tale, and verbs such as desmontar or desmentir commonly mark the debunking sense.

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