Spanish words that look like English cognates but mean something different, paired with the correct English meaning and the true cognate. Front: the Spanish word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- actual
- current, present-day (not real or factual)
- advertencia
- warning (not an advertisement)
- apología
- defense or vindication (not an apology for wrongdoing)
- arena
- sand (not the sports venue)
- argumento
- plot, argument, or reasoning (not just a dispute)
- asignatura
- subject or course (not an assignment)
- asistencia
- attendance or presence (not assistance or help)
- asistir
- to attend (not to assist or help)
- atender
- to attend to, take care of, or serve (not to attend an event)
- atentado
- attack or attempt (against someone or something)
- auditorio
- auditorium or concert hall (the building, not the people)
- aumento
- increase or raise (not augment, though related)
- auxiliar
- to help or assist, or auxiliary (supporting role)
- avaro
- miserly or stingy (related to greed)
- aviador
- aviator or pilot