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Actual.
e.g. The actual problem is much more complex than we thought.
Meaning in English: Real, true, or current.
(False friend because "actual" in Spanish means "current" or "present.")
Assist.
e.g. The nurse will assist the doctor during surgery.
Meaning in English: To help or support.
(False friend because "asistir" in Spanish means "to attend.")
Library.
e.g. I found a great book at the library.
Meaning in English: A place where books are kept and lent out.
(False friend because "librería" in Spanish means "bookstore.")
Exit.
e.g. The exit is to the left.
Meaning in English: The way out of a place.
(False friend because "éxito" in Spanish means "success.")
Fabric.
e.g. The dress is made of a beautiful silk fabric.
Meaning in English: Material, typically textile.
(False friend because "fábrica" in Spanish means "factory.")
Embarassed.
e.g. I was embarrassed when I made a mistake in front of everyone.
Meaning in English: Ashamed or feeling awkward.
(False friend because "embarazada" in Spanish means "pregnant.")
Sympathy.
e.g. She expressed her sympathy after hearing the bad news.
Meaning in English: Understanding and caring about someone's suffering.
(False friend because "simpatía" in Spanish means "liking" or "affection.")
Contest.
e.g. I won the art contest!
Meaning in English: A competition.
(False friend because "contestar" in Spanish means "to answer.")
Sensible
e.g. It's sensible to wear a jacket in cold weather.
Meaning in English: Having good judgment.
(False friend because "sensible" in Spanish means "sensitive.")
Constipated
e.g. I feel constipated after eating all that cheese.
Meaning in English: Having difficulty with bowel movements.
(False friend because "constipado" in Spanish means "having a cold.")
Eventually
e.g. Eventually, we all arrived at the same conclusion.
Meaning in English: In the end, after some time.
(False friend because "eventualmente" in Spanish means "possibly.")
Lecture.
e.g. The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Meaning in English: A formal talk on a subject.
(False friend because "lectura" in Spanish means "reading.")
Mayor.
e.g. The mayor announced new policies for the city
Meaning in English: The elected leader of a city.
(False friend because "mayor" in Spanish means "older" or "greater.")
Preservative.
e.g. This food contains no preservatives.
Meaning in English: A substance used to preserve food.
(False friend because "preservativo" in Spanish means "condom.")
Recipe.
e.g. followed the recipe to make the cake.
Meaning in English: Instructions for preparing food.
(False friend because "receta" in Spanish also means "prescription.")
Realize.
e.g. I didn't realize how late it was!
Meaning in English: To become aware of something.
(False friend because "realizar" in Spanish means "to accomplish.")
Assist.
e.g. The assistant will assist with the project.
Meaning in English: To help or aid.
(False friend because "asistir" in Spanish means "to attend.")
Large.
e.g. I need a large cup of coffee this morning.
Meaning in English: Big in size.
(False friend because "largo" in Spanish means "long.")
Attend.
e.g. I’ll attend the meeting this afternoon.
Meaning in English: To go to an event or meeting.
(False friend because "atender" in Spanish means "to look after" or "take care of.")
Terrific.
e.g. The party was terrific, everyone had a great time!
Meaning in English: Very good or excellent.
(False friend because "terrífico" in Spanish means "terrifying" or "frightening.")