That's NOT what it means!
What is GRADE?
In English, this word means the score you get on a test — NOT the year of school you are in.
What is PRESERVE?
PROTECT
What is COLLAR?
It is NOT necklace
It is part of a shirt, or a pet's collar
CARPET
CARPET = alfombra (floor covering).
'Carpeta' = folder.
A student said: 'I am going to realize a project about climate change.' What verb should they have used?
CARRY OUT / DO / DEVELOP the project (realize = darse cuenta; realizar = to carry out)
What is LIBRARY?
This word means a place where you borrow books for free — NOT a store where you buy them.
(not 'librería', which is a bookstore)
What is MOLEST?
to sexually abuse or assault
acosar / abusar
What is the meaning of MANNERS?
It is not "maneras" : ways
Manners are the socially correct and respectful ways of behaving toward others.
The English word SUCCESS and the Spanish word 'éxito' mean the same thing.
FALSE FRIEND. SUCCESS = logro/éxito. But 'éxito' in Spanish = success, while EXIT in English = salida.
Translate: 'Me doy cuenta de que cometí un error.'
I REALIZE I made a mistake. (NOT 'I realize' confused with 'realizar')
What is EMBARRASSED?
If you feel this, your face turns red and you want to hide. It does NOT mean you are pregnant.
(not 'embarazada')
What is FABRIC?
It is NOT: fábrica (factory)
It actually is cloth, textile material
What does ULTIMATE mean?
it is the best or most extreme of its kind.
It is not ultimo: last
The English word ACTUAL and the Spanish word 'actual' mean the same thing.
FALSE FRIEND. ACTUAL = real/verdadero.
'Actual' in Spanish = current/present.
A student said: 'The exit of the concert was amazing!' They meant the concert was a huge success. What word should they have used?
SUCCESS (exit = salida; éxito = success)
What is SENSIBLE?
This English adjective describes a person who is practical and reasonable — NOT someone who cries easily.
(not 'sensible' in Spanish, which means sensitive)
What is DECEPTION?
deliberate trickery or fraud (engaño / fraude)
It is NOT decepción (disappointment)
What is CONSENT?
Consent means giving permission, agreement, or approval for something to happen or to be done.
It is not "consentido"
he English word INTRODUCE and the Spanish word 'introducir' mean the same thing.
FALSE FRIEND. INTRODUCE a person = presentar. 'Introducir' = to insert/put something in.
Translate: 'Estoy avergonzado de lo que hice ayer.'
I am EMBARRASSED about what I did yesterday. (NOT 'pregnant'!)
What is EXIT?
This word refers to the way out of a building — NOT an achievement or triumph.
(not 'éxito', which means success)
What is PRESERVATIVE?
It is not conservante
it actually is a condom
What is REALIZE?
"realize" does not mean "realizar" (to do, execute, or make).
Instead, it means to notice or become aware of something (darse cuenta)
The English word PRETEND and the Spanish word 'pretender' mean the same thing.
FALSE FRIEND. PRETEND = fingir/aparentar. 'Pretender' in Spanish = to try to obtain or to court someone.
A student said: 'My teacher gave us a long lectura about Shakespeare.' What is the correct English word for a formal spoken class or talk?
LECTURE (lectura = reading; lecture = a formal talk or class)