False Friends: Spanish and English Words

Spanish WordEnglish False FriendMeaning of Spanish Word (in English)Meaning of English Word (in Spanish)

EmbarazadaEmbarrassedPregnantAvergonzado/a (feeling ashamed)

RopaRopeClothesCuerda (a length of strong material)

SensibleSensibleSensitive (emotionally)Sensible (practical or reasonable)

AsistirAssistTo attendAyudar (to help)

ExitoExitSuccessSalida (a way out)

English WordSpanish False FriendMeaning of English Word (in Spanish)Meaning of Spanish Word (in English)

RopeRopaCuerda (a length of strong material)Ropa (clothes)

SensibleSensiblePractical or reasonableSensible (emotionally sensitive)

AssistAsistirTo helpAsistir (to attend)

AdvertiseAdvertirTo promote or make knownAdvertir (to warn)

CarpetCarpetaAlfombra (a piece of fabric for covering floors)Carpeta (folder)