no inventes

don't make things up

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don't make things up An informal command using the tú form. Depending on the region and context, especially in Mexico, it can also mean “no way” or “you’re kidding.”

SP: No inventes excusas y dime la verdad.

EN: Don’t make up excuses and tell me the truth.

No inventes historias para llamar nuestra atención.

Don't make up stories to get our attention.

— Arco (2025)

No inventes.

Don't make things up.

— Solaris (1972)

Danilov, no inventes tonterías.

Danilov, don't make up nonsense.

— Как я провёл этим летом (2010)

No inventes, juega como es debido.

Don't make things up, play properly.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)