False Friends

Amigos Falsos

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While linguists call these false cognates, false friends refer to words that sound like English words but have different meanings in Spanish.

It's important to learn these well, because using them incorrectly can be embarrassing.

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Play actual
current present
Play asistir
to go to an appointment to enroll to attend
Play campo
rural area field
Play carpeta
folder

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