A2 — Elementarynoun
bugia
lie
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
menzognafalsitàingannofandoniamenzogna
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
veritàonestàsinceritàrealtà
Usage note
'Menzogna' is more formal/literary. 'Fandonia' implies a silly or absurd lie. 'Inganno' stresses deception rather than just a false statement.
Example
"Non dire bugie — dì sempre la verità."
"Don't tell lies — always tell the truth."
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