embuste

embuste

Used to describe a lie, a tall tale, or any statement that is completely false. It is very common to use when someone is making up stories to get their way or just to show off.

Stop telling so much embuste! I know very well you were not working late last night.

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Colombiaby AnónimoMarch 8, 2025

Score:+7

embuste

A lie or a tall tale. It is used to describe something that is not true or a complete fabrication.

Stop telling embustes!

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• #engaño
• #mentir

Venezuelaby AlexaMedinaAugust 22, 2016

Score:+3

embuste

Used to describe a lie or a fabricated story with no basis in truth. This is the everyday word Puerto Ricans use for any deception or tall tale.

Stop the embuste already, everyone knows you did not get here at that time!

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Puerto Ricoby Juana Díaz PRApril 20, 2026

Score:+2

embuste

A lie, a fib, or total BS. It is used to label a statement as false or to indicate that someone is just kidding.

"That is embuste, I did not say that" and "embuste girl, I was just joking around"

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• #mentir
• #inventar

Venezuelaby Mariabarros09August 24, 2016

Score:+0