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mito

myth

noun MEE-toh Less Common
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: From Greek mythos (story, word).

Usage Note

Mito refers to both a classical myth (el mito de Ícaro) and a modern misconception or legend (eso es un mito — that's a myth). The adjective mítico (mythical/legendary) and the field mitología (mythology) are frequent companions. Do not confuse with metro or hito (milestone).

Examples

"El mito de Ulises sigue fascinando."

Natural Translation

The myth of Ulysses continues to fascinate.

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