False Cognates
A false cognate is a Spanish word that looks or sounds similar to an English word but has a totally different meaning. Some examples are shown below.
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| absoluto | absolute | absolutely | absolutamente, completamente |
| actual | current | actual | verdadero |
| advertencia | a warning | advertisement | anuncio |
| agonía | dying moments | agony | dolor fuerte |
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Category: General Spanish