white lie in Spanish
white lie in Spanish is mentira piadosa, mentirijilla, mentirilla.
white lie in Spanish
mentira piadosa
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
mentirijilla
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
mentirilla
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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What is "white lie" in Spanish?
"white lie" in Spanish is mentira piadosa, mentirijilla, mentirilla.
Are there other ways to say "white lie" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "white lie": mentira piadosa, mentirijilla, mentirilla.
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