do not lie
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do not lie(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no mientas (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
When you are in court, do not speak loudly and, above all, do not lie.Cuando estés en el tribunal, no hables alto y, sobre todo, no mientas.
b. no seas mentiroso (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Do not lie. We know it was you who spray-painted the school walls.No seas mentiroso. Sabemos que fuiste tú quien pintó con espray los muros del colegio.
c. no mienta (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Do not lie, sir. You are under oath, remember?No mienta, caballero. Está bajo juramento, ¿lo recuerda?
d. no sea mentiroso (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Do not lie, Jones. I'm tired of your lies.No sea mentiroso, Jones. Estoy harto de sus mentiras.
b. no sean mentirosos (plural)
Do not lie, children. Now, who painted the cat's tail?No sean mentirosos, niños. A ver, ¿quién le pintó la cola al gato?
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