There are many words that are similar in Spanish and English and often

they have the same meaning. However, similar sounding words can
have a very different meaning. In this lesson we will look at these false
friends. This is a great method to learn new vocabulary

Actualmente & Actually (REALIDAD)

He is actually very happy with his new job.

Advertencia & Advertisement(ANUNCIO)

There are many advertisements on Spanish T.V.

Asistir & Assist(AYUDAR)

Can i assist you with your shopping bags?

Blando & Bland (SOSO)

Could I have some salt please, this food is bland.

Carpeta & Carpet(ALFOMBRA)

We have a new red carpet in our living room

Complexión & Complexion(COLOR DE LA PIEL)

Maria has a dark complexion

Compromiso & Compromise (CONCESIONES RECIPROCAS)

I reached a compromise with my boss about the amount of working hours

Contestar & Contest (DISPUAR)

I contested the final bill as i thought it was incorrect

Delito & Delight (ENCANTO)

It was a delight to see my friends again

Disgusto & Disgust (REPUGNANCIA)

Seeing our planet polluted, fills me with disgust.

Embarazada & Embarrassed (AVERGONZADO)

I feel embarrassed because i made a mistake

Estar constipado & Be constipated (estar estreñido)

I've been constipated for 3 days now.

Éxito & Exit (SALIDA)

The exit of the car park is that way.

Fábrica & Fabric (TELA)

This fabric is 50% cotton
Grabar & Grab (COGER)
I grabbed the lady so she wouldn't fall over.

Largo & Large </strong>(GRANDE)

I have very large feet

Lectura & Lecture</strong> (CONFERENCIA)

The lecture will last over 2 hours.

Librería & Library (BIBLIOTECA)

The library has many interesting books.

Molestar & Molest (ACOSAR SEXUALMENTE)

He is going to prison for molesting children

Pariente & Parent (PADRE / MADRE)

My parents are from England

Pretender & Pretend (FINGIR)

He's pretending that he has broken his leg.

Recordar & Record (GRABAR)

I have to record the film that is on TV tonight.

Sensible & Sensible (SENSATO)

John has a very sensible idea.

Suceso & Success (ÉXITO)

He is very successful at work.

Últimamente & Ultimately (AL FINAL)

Ultimately, he will have to leave home and get his own place.