False Friends

Amigos Falsos

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Introduction

Introducción

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.

Vocabulary

Vocabulario

complexión
physical stature
contestar
to respond to answer
embarazada
pregnant
emocionante
excited exciting

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