embusto

Noun masculine B1 #54671 most common

Translations

  1. lie
  2. deception
  3. falsehood

Commonly used to refer to a false statement or exaggeration.

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Example Sentences

El embusto que circulaba sobre su éxito fue rápidamente desmentido por sus amigos.

The lie that circulated about his success was quickly disproved by his friends.

El embusto que circulaba sobre su vida resultó ser una simple invención de la imaginación popular.

The lie circulating about his life turned out to be a mere invention of popular imagination.